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Kenya seeing gain in road safety?Newly available crash data suggests an improvement in road safety in Kenya. In the period from January 1st to May 14th 2018, there were 1,095 traffic incidents, compared with 1,139 for the same period in 2017. The number of people being killed or seriously injured also dropped to 4,193, compared with 4,676 for the same period in the previous year. The figures were released by Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority, which said that primary factors involved in crashes included driving under the influhttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/kenya-seeing-gain-in-road-safety/
141418Thu, 24 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180524001000Fri, 18 May 2018 10:02:21 GMT20180518100221Fri, 18 May 2018 10:02:21 GMT2018051810100221FalseSarah Biswell2018MayWH22 GeneralNewson www.WorldHighways.comPolish tunnel project appealItalian contractor Astaldi will construct the 1.76km-long road tunnel underneath the Swina River in northern Poland. This development comes after an appeal by the contractor Porr was thrown out of the Polish appeals court, KIO. The €181.4 million road tunnel will improve transport for the town of Swinoujcie and neighbouring Karsibor, which lie on Poland's coast and beside the Szczecin Lagoon.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/polish-tunnel-project-appeal/
141419Thu, 24 May 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180524000900Fri, 18 May 2018 10:15:36 GMT20180518101536Fri, 18 May 2018 10:15:36 GMT2018051810101536FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comAstaldiMexico's new highway linkThe first section of the Cardel-Poza Rica highway has now been opened to traffic. The highway is in Mexico's Veracruz State and the 30-year concession is being handled jointly by Mota-Engil and PRODI, which was awarded the tender by Mexico's Secretariat of Communications and Transport (SCT) in mid-2014 with a bid of US$266.5 million. This first stretch of the highway that is now in use is the 55km section that runs from Nautla to Gutierrez Zamora. This stretch features 11 bridges, 11 underpasses and fivehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/mexicos-new-highway-link/
141427Thu, 24 May 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180524000800Fri, 18 May 2018 11:39:32 GMT20180518113932Fri, 18 May 2018 11:39:32 GMT2018051811113932FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comSCT MexicoOne direction, a shared journeyThe world in which we work is changing at a rapid pace; we have seen developments in road safety that we could only dream about 5-10 years ago. Despite these changes, global casualty figures remain high; the only way that we can affect change is by working together through international collaboration. Together we hold the power to reduce the threat to life from road collisions. We should be proud of our road safety heritage and of our achievements to date. This is at the very core of what this conferencehttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/events/news/one-direction-a-shared-journey/
141642Wed, 23 May 2018 10:00:00 GMT20180523100000Wed, 23 May 2018 12:49:50 GMT20180523124950Wed, 23 May 2018 12:49:50 GMT2018052312124950FalseSarah Biswell2018MayNewsWH21 Events (Diary)on www.WorldHighways.comBelgium road crashes increase around road worksThere has been an increase in the number of road crashes in Belgium around work zone sites. This problem has been identified by Belgium's traffic safety institute, VIAS. In 2014 there were 588 road crashes around road work zones in Belgium. However the data shows that in 2016, there were 764 crashes around work zone areas. An increase in the number of road repair jobs is thought to be a factor in this jump in crashes in work zones. Of note is that comparatively few of the crashes occur on major highway routhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/maintenance-utility/news/belgium-road-crashes-increase-around-road-works/
141385Wed, 23 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180523001000Wed, 16 May 2018 15:24:15 GMT20180516152415Wed, 16 May 2018 15:24:15 GMT201805161532415FalseSarah BiswellWH9 Maintenance & Utility2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comRussian road projects for St Petersburg and MoscowContractor VAD now looks likely to carry out rebuilding work for the northern stretch of St Petersburg's Ring Road. This section of the ring road runs between the Priozerskoye Highway and the Western High-Speed Diameter route. VAD's bid for the 14.3km stretch has received approval from the tender commission. The work will cost just over US$100 million to be carried out and should be complete by November 2020.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/russian-road-projects-for-st-petersburg-and-moscow/
141386Wed, 23 May 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180523000900Wed, 16 May 2018 15:29:00 GMT20180516152900Wed, 16 May 2018 15:29:00 GMT201805161532900FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comMakyolAvtobanKenya highway project financing resolutionConstruction work on Kenya's vital Mombasa-Nairobi highway upgrade project is now going ahead as planned. A resolution has been achieved that will solve the funding issues that had threatened to delay the project. The project will cost nearly US$3 billion in all and is crucial for the country's economic development as it will provide a new four lane highway connecting Kenya's capital, Nairobi, with its largest port at Mombasa. But there were concerns that the funding method based on a series of loans that whttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/kenya-highway-project-financing-resolution/
141415Wed, 23 May 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180523000800Thu, 17 May 2018 16:48:13 GMT20180517164813Thu, 17 May 2018 16:48:13 GMT201805171644813FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comBilbao plan to cut congestionBilbao in northern Spain is suffering from increasing levels of vehicle congestion, a problem the city authorities intend to tackle. Two major civil engineering projects have been proposed in a bid to address the problem. One of the projects would be to drive a 3km tunnel under the main estuary, improving transport and traffic flow between the north and south of the city. The tender process for a feasibility study into this project I being put to tender. Meanwhile the second major project proposed would behttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/bilbao-plan-to-cut-congestion/
141336Tue, 22 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180522001000Tue, 15 May 2018 16:30:57 GMT20180515163057Tue, 15 May 2018 16:30:57 GMT201805151643057FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comCape Town venue for the African Road Infrastructure CongressThe lack of maintenance and investment into road infrastructure has once again raised its head within the African road construction and development sector. This puts pressure on contractors and maintenance teams across everywhere, in turn putting businesses at risk. How to manage road maintenance in today's economic climate will be the focus of the upcoming African Road Infrastructure and Investment Congress, coming to Cape Town September 4-6. The theme Accelerating Road Development will address thehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/cape-town-venue-for-the-african-road-infrastructure-congress/
141339Tue, 22 May 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180522000900Tue, 15 May 2018 16:36:15 GMT20180515163615Tue, 15 May 2018 16:36:15 GMT201805151643615FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comBitumen ExchangeSri Lanka highway funding securedA key financing package has been secured for the first phase of Sri Lanka's Central Expressway project. Funding worth US$1 billion is being provided by China's Exim Bank for the highway. Construction of this route will improve transport between the port of Colombo and the port of Hambantota.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/sri-lanka-highway-funding-secured/
141409Tue, 22 May 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180522000800Thu, 17 May 2018 12:32:13 GMT20180517123213Thu, 17 May 2018 12:56:33 GMT2018051712125633FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comPekka Vauramo is new Metso president and CEOMetso's board of directors has appointed Pekka Vauramo as president and CEO of Metso, effective as of November 2018 at the latest. Vauramo has served as president and CEO of Finnair since 2013, and prior to that he held several management positions at Cargotec (2007-2013) and Sandvik (1985-2007).
According to Mikael Lilius, chair of Metso's board of directors, Vauramo will bring the right kind of competence and experience to Metso. "Pekka Vauramo has a proven track record in leading businesses facing comhttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/pekka-vauramo-is-new-metso-president-and-ceo/
141496Mon, 21 May 2018 10:00:00 GMT20180521100000Mon, 21 May 2018 11:44:07 GMT20180521114407Mon, 21 May 2018 11:44:07 GMT2018052111114407FalseSarah BiswellWH22 GeneralNewsKazakhstan highway rebuilding gains fundingA funding package will help pay for road rebuilding work in Kazakhstan. The US$106 million of financing is being supplied by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. This will be used to pay for improvements to a 67km stretch of the Kurty-Kapshagai highway connecting capital Almaty with the city of Astana.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/kazakhstan-highway-rebuilding-gains-funding/
141330Mon, 21 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180521001000Tue, 15 May 2018 16:09:53 GMT20180515160953Tue, 15 May 2018 16:09:53 GMT201805151640953FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comMozambique road development receives fundingFinancing worth US$150 million is being provided by the World Bank, which will be used to help pay for road development work in Mozambique. The funding will be aimed at upgrades to roads in Mozambique's Nampula Province and Zambezia Province. One of the key upgrades will be to a 70km section of the road connecting Namacurra with Quelimane. The aim of the work is to improve transport for the agricultural sector in the respective provinces.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/mozambique-road-development-receives-funding/
141331Mon, 21 May 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180521000900Tue, 15 May 2018 16:14:43 GMT20180515161443Tue, 15 May 2018 16:14:43 GMT201805151641443FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comDriving safety courses prove saferResearch in the UK into drivers who opt to take speed awareness courses instead of taking points on their driving licence after an offence shows they are less likely to reoffend. The national speed awareness courses (NSAC) have been offered as an alternative for drivers after being caught speeding up to set values in excess of posted limits, instead of taking points on the licence. This system was introduced in the UK some years ago. Drivers taking the NSAC options have to pay £100 and are typically given ahttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/driving-safety-courses-prove-safer/
141334Mon, 21 May 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180521000800Tue, 15 May 2018 16:23:28 GMT20180515162328Tue, 15 May 2018 16:23:28 GMT201805151642328FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018MayWH22 GeneralNewson www.WorldHighways.comMozambique bridge due to openMozambique's Maputo-Catembe Bridge is due to open shortly and will become Africa's longest suspension bridge. The 3km bridge will form part of the road connection between Maputo, Mozambique's capital, and Catembe. The bridge is costing over US$700 million, with much of the necessary funding being provided by the Export Import Bank of China. The new bridge will improve transport and reduce journey times for drivers, who currently have to rely on ferries travelling between Maputo and Catembe.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/mozambique-bridge-due-to-open/
141214Fri, 18 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180518001000Fri, 11 May 2018 14:43:29 GMT20180511144329Fri, 11 May 2018 14:43:29 GMT201805111424329FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comRomania tenders for two sections of Pitesti-Sibiu motorwayRomania's national road company has tendered two sections of the Sibiu-Pitesti motorway as part of ongoing work to complete the cross-country A1.
Out to tender are sections 1 and 5 of the five-section Sibiu-Pitesti route.
Romania's Autostrada A1 will, when completed, will run for nearly 580km to connect Bucharest with the Banat and Crișana regions in the western part of the country. The motorway starts on the outskirts of Bucharest and runs to Pitești, Sibiu, Deva, Timișoara and Arad before crossing the bhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/romania-tenders-for-two-sections-of-pitesti-sibiu-motorway/
141255Fri, 18 May 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180518000900Mon, 14 May 2018 14:19:58 GMT20180514141958Mon, 14 May 2018 14:19:58 GMT201805141421958FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comChile's transport budget unveiledChile has announced a major development in its transport network, with a budget being set for infrastructure growth. The current administration plans to spend US$2 billion on upgrading the country's transport links, including roads and highways, airports and urban/underground rail. New plans are being set for the tenders for eight highways with their current concessions due to come to an end within the coming three years. The concessions involved in these tenders will be for some 1,500km of roads in all.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/chiles-transport-budget-unveiled/
141318Fri, 18 May 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180518000800Tue, 15 May 2018 14:28:10 GMT20180515142810Tue, 15 May 2018 14:28:10 GMT201805151422810FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comControversial Russian bridge opensThe first stage of a controversial Russian bridge project is now complete, with the link opening to use by cars. The Kerch Strait bridge spans the Black Sea, connecting Russia's Taman Peninsula in Krasnodar with Crimea, the latter having been controversially annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014. The official opening of the 19km-long bridge was carried out by Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, who drove across the link in a Kamaz truck to reach the city of Kerch. The US$2.7 billion bridge forms part ofhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/controversial-russian-bridge-opens/
141383Thu, 17 May 2018 00:14:00 GMT20180517001400Wed, 16 May 2018 15:13:31 GMT20180516151331Thu, 17 May 2018 10:53:32 GMT2018051710105332FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comRussia's road development plansThe Russian Government is now working on a national plan for a new network of highways to improve transport across the country. This programme has been initiated by the Russian president, Vladimir Putin. The aim of the plan is to increase the number of high quality, high speed roads linking the country.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/russias-road-development-plans/
141211Thu, 17 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180517001000Fri, 11 May 2018 12:39:43 GMT20180511123943Thu, 17 May 2018 10:08:06 GMT2018051710100806FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comPPP for Ecuador highway projectA 162km stretch of Ecuador's highway route 40 is to be upgraded, improving the road's safety and capacity. The section of highway being improved includes the stretch that links the town of Santa Elena, which lies on the Pacific Coast, with the city of Guayaquil, on the Guayas River. The contract now includes work to 30km more of the highway than was originally planned. The contractor Verdu is to carry out the PPP deal, which is expected to be worth US$231 million over the 20-year concession period.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/ppp-for-ecuador-highway-project/
141212Thu, 17 May 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180517000800Fri, 11 May 2018 12:49:15 GMT20180511124915Fri, 11 May 2018 12:49:15 GMT2018051112124915FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comNew Kazakhstan highways plannedNew highway bypasses are being planned for South Kazakhstan. The routes will bypass the cities of Shymkent and Sarygash and will feature two lanes in either direction. The projects are costing US$303.5 million in all to construct. A portion of the necessary funding for constrution and operation of these bypasses will be provided via grant from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/new-kazakhstan-highways-planned/
141213Thu, 17 May 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180517000800Fri, 11 May 2018 14:30:11 GMT20180511143011Fri, 11 May 2018 14:30:11 GMT201805111423011FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comAsian Development BankMumbai sea link contract awardedA joint venture partnership has won the contract to build the Mumbai sea link crossing in India. This 17.2km crossing will run between Versova and Bandra and will be constructed by a joint venture comprising Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra) and the Italian contractor, Astaldi. The project is expected to cost US$1.05 billion to construct within a five-year building schedule.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/mumbai-sea-link-contract-awarded/
141123Wed, 16 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180516001000Wed, 09 May 2018 16:59:45 GMT20180509165945Wed, 09 May 2018 17:00:39 GMT201805091750039FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comAustralian road project in Queensland delayedWork on a major road project in the Australian state of Queensland is being delayed due to safety concerns. The contractor, Cintra, has been ordered by the local authorities in the state to stop work on two piers that will support the viaduct stretch of the US$1.21 billion Toowoomba Second Range Crossing project. This follows two recent incidents, which are now being investigated by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. The project is for a 41km bypass to the north of Toowoomba connecting the Gore Highwayhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/australian-road-project-in-queensland-delayed/
141091Wed, 16 May 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180516000900Wed, 09 May 2018 11:26:55 GMT20180509112655Thu, 10 May 2018 14:23:39 GMT201805101422339FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comCintraUK traffic offence convictions increaseOfficial UK Government figures reveal that convictions for traffic offences in England and Wales have been steadily increasing since 2013. Of concern is that there has been a 52% increase in convictions for dangerous driving in that period. There were guilty verdicts for 1.2 million traffic offences in 2006, according to an analysis of the data by IAM RoadSmart. The number of guilty verdicts for traffic offences then declined for seven years until 2014 when the total number of offences started rising againhttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/uk-traffic-offence-convictions-increase/
141158Wed, 16 May 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180516000800Thu, 10 May 2018 14:51:10 GMT20180510145110Thu, 10 May 2018 14:51:10 GMT201805101425110FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018MayWH22 GeneralNewson www.WorldHighways.comMalaysian elevated highway project plannedThe tender process is underway in Malaysia for the construction of a stretch of elevated highway in capital Kuala Lumpur. The raised section will run from the interesction with the Sprint Highway and Maarof Road to the intersection with Sprint Highway with Semantan Road. The cost of the project has not so far been revealed.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/malaysian-elevated-highway-project-planned/
141101Tue, 15 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180515001000Wed, 09 May 2018 12:10:22 GMT20180509121022Wed, 09 May 2018 12:10:22 GMT2018050912121022FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comAustralian states receiving federal funding for transportFederal funds will help finance transport infrastructure upgrades in the Australian states of Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. Road and rail projects will be carried out in all three states, with the road works intende dto cut congestion and improve journey times. Victoria State is planning a transport budget of US$5.88 billion (A$7.8 billion), with key projects including $1.32 billion for the North East Link road and widening a stretch of the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale for $99.5 millhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/australian-states-receiving-federal-funding-for-transport/
141121Tue, 15 May 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180515000900Wed, 09 May 2018 16:47:21 GMT20180509164721Wed, 09 May 2018 16:47:21 GMT201805091644721FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comCambodia capital construction contract commencesUpgrade work is now underway on a key section of National Road No3 in Cambodia. The 134km stretch connects Kamput with Bek Kus and the work will cost US$200 million. The Cambodian Government has budgeted to carry out the upgrade work. The financing for the project is backed by a loan from China, as is the project to build a 187km ring road around Phnom Penh.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/cambodia-capital-construction-contract-commences/
141122Tue, 15 May 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180515000800Wed, 09 May 2018 16:52:03 GMT20180509165203Wed, 09 May 2018 16:52:03 GMT201805091645203FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comIRF Convenes Traffic Safety Specialists in MalagaThe incidence of road crashes continues to rise at an alarming rate, and is now a leading cause of death and serious injury among young adults in fast-motorising countries. 11 thought leaders combining extensive experience in economic analysis, diagnosis tools and countermeasures shared strategies and applied practices that can result in better dimensioned and targeted safety action plans. The closing roundtable examined the incentives that exist for stakeholders in emerging economies to collaborate acrosshttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/irf/news/irf-convenes-traffic-safety-specialists-in-malaga/
141271Mon, 14 May 2018 00:17:00 GMT20180514001700Mon, 14 May 2018 15:11:58 GMT20180514151158Mon, 14 May 2018 15:11:58 GMT201805141531158FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2017MayWH18 IrfNewsin World HighwaysIRF WashingtonNew Silvertown Tunnel under River Thames in LondonTransport for London (TfL) has been granted a Development Consent Order (DCO) by the Department for Transport (DfT) for the Silvertown Tunnel. This new twin-bore road tunnel will run under the River Thames in East London. The DCO is the formal process giving the green light to any development categorised as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP).
The tunnel is set to open in 2023 and is intended to help reduce the chronic congestion at the existing Blackwall Tunnel. The project will also hehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/new-silvertown-tunnel-under-river-thames-in-london/
141209Mon, 14 May 2018 00:12:00 GMT20180514001200Fri, 11 May 2018 12:24:40 GMT20180511122440Fri, 11 May 2018 12:24:40 GMT2018051112122440FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comTransport For LondonCalifornia clean-up causing union commotionRoadside crews in California are up in arms over cleaning up an increasing amount of garbage much of it unhealthy, some of it potentially lethal.
US media are reporting that the International Union of Operating Engineers, which represents California state's maintenance workers, filed a grievance accusing the state of subjecting its members to hazardous conditions without proper training or equipment.http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/environment/news/california-clean-up-causing-union-commotion/
141090Mon, 14 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180514001000Wed, 09 May 2018 11:19:33 GMT20180509111933Wed, 09 May 2018 11:19:33 GMT2018050911111933FalseSarah Biswell2018MayWH23 EnvironmentNewson www.WorldHighways.comCalifornia Department of TransportationChina's Guizhou Province establishes road expansion projectChina's Guizhou Province is setting out a massive budget for road expansion to boost access to rural areas. This will see the construction of some 50,000km of roads in 2018. In all US$3.15 billion is being spent on road development. So far 35,000km of road projects are underway in Guizhou Province with nearly 9,400km of road jobs already having been completed. By the end of the second quarter of 2018, all of the planned projects within this programme of works will be underway or complete.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/chinas-guizhou-province-establishes-road-expansion-project/
141092Mon, 14 May 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180514000800Wed, 09 May 2018 11:37:30 GMT20180509113730Wed, 09 May 2018 11:37:30 GMT2018050911113730FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comSpanish government reduces motorway rescue costThe Spanish government has calculated the cost of rescuing Spain's nine bankrupt motorways at €1.8 billion. This is about 10% less than previously estimated, according to a report in the Spanish financial newspaper Expansión. The government has been trying for the past three years to facilitate a deal with banks to get the motorways out of debt and so to not add to the state's own debt. Many of the nine projects were built prior to the financial crisis and traffic volumes were optimistically high.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/spanish-government-reduces-motorway-rescue-cost/
141074Fri, 11 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180511001000Tue, 08 May 2018 15:42:55 GMT20180508154255Tue, 08 May 2018 15:42:55 GMT201805081534255FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comConstruction continues for Colombia's Toyo TunnelConstruction work is continuing on Colombia's Toyo Tunnel project. This is in spite of the controversy regarding one of the firms involved, which has been drawn into the corruption scandal surrounding the Brazilian contractor Odebrecht. The tunnel project is being carried out by a consortium, Consorcio Antioqua al Mar. However the other members of the consortium are in a position to carry on with the project and have all the necessary approvals needed, as well as the necessary equipment. The project is costhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/construction-continues-for-colombias-toyo-tunnel/
141085Fri, 11 May 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180511000900Wed, 09 May 2018 10:53:05 GMT20180509105305Wed, 09 May 2018 10:53:05 GMT2018050910105305FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comOdebrechtERF: a call for papers on Traffic Signs and Pavement MarkingsThe European Union Road Federation (ERF) is calling for papers for its sign and markings session at a major conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia in October.
Contributions are invited for the Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings session, which is co-sponsored by the US-based Transportation Research Board, at the European Road Conference from 22-24 October, 2018.http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/events/news/erf-a-call-for-papers-on-traffic-signs-and-pavement-markings/
141086Fri, 11 May 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180511000800Wed, 09 May 2018 11:05:18 GMT20180509110518Wed, 09 May 2018 11:05:18 GMT2018050911110518FalseSarah Biswell2018MayNewsWH21 Events (Diary)on www.WorldHighways.comTransportation Research BoardEuropean Union Road FederationDelay possible for Chile-Argentina tunnel projectDelays may be a possibility for the construction of the Agua Negra Tunnel, which will run through the Andes mountain range and connect Argentina and Chile. The tendering process is being held back while further geological studies are carried out. An analysis of the initial geological work carried out so far for the project has highlighted a number of discrepancies with the information gathered. It is known that there are three main fault lines cutting across the intended tunnel route however. The tunnelhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/delay-possible-for-chile-argentina-tunnel-project/
141157Thu, 10 May 2018 14:46:32 GMT20180510144632Thu, 10 May 2018 14:26:17 GMT20180510142617Thu, 10 May 2018 14:46:02 GMT201805101424602FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway StructuresNewsCalifornia highway upgradesA series of highway upgrades are being planned for the Bay Area in northern California, with the necessary state financing now being secured. Interstate 101 is to benefit from the construction of additional tolled lanes in a project costing US$233 million, which is expected to help cut congestion along one of the busiest sections of the route through the Bay Area. A project costing $85 million will also be carried out in I-101 close to Novato. Meanwhile road works costing $730 million will be carried outhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/california-highway-upgrades/
141068Thu, 10 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180510001000Tue, 08 May 2018 15:00:22 GMT20180508150022Tue, 08 May 2018 15:00:22 GMT201805081530022FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comTrans-Sahara highway upgrade project completeWork has now been completed on Algeria's upgrade of its 1,600km of the Trans-Sahara highway route. The highway connects Algeria and Tunisia in North Africa with Chad, Mali, Niger and Nigeria lying to the south. The highway provides an important trade route from North Africa to West Africa but is notoriously dangerous due primarily to the severe climate and difficult conditions. The route measures around 4,500km in all from Algiers to Lagos and running through Algeria, Niger and Nigeria but the link alsohttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/trans-sahara-highway-upgrade-project-complete/
141069Thu, 10 May 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180510000900Tue, 08 May 2018 15:16:16 GMT20180508151616Tue, 08 May 2018 15:16:16 GMT201805081531616FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comAecon pulls out of Canada-US Gordie Howe Bridge projectCanadian construction company Aecon has withdrawn from a private group competing to construct and operate the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Canada and the US. Aecon's departure comes only weeks before the Canadian government plans to announce the winning group. Construction of the bridge - costing more than US$3.7 billion and between Windsor in Canada's Ontario province and Detroit in the US state of Michigan - is scheduled to start in the autumn 2018. Aecon's chief executive reportedly deniedhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/aecon-pulls-out-of-canada-us-gordie-howe-bridge-project/
141070Thu, 10 May 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180510000800Tue, 08 May 2018 15:23:04 GMT20180508152304Tue, 08 May 2018 15:23:04 GMT201805081532304FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comChina Communications ConstructionAECONParaguay's road development work to be funded?A budget of US$1.2 billion will help pay for road development in Paraguay's Chaco Region. Two of the most important road projects for the Chaco Region are the Transchaco road and the bi-oceanic highway. These projects will cost $560 million and $640 million respectively.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/paraguays-road-development-work-to-be-funded/
141053Wed, 09 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180509001000Tue, 08 May 2018 09:49:57 GMT20180508094957Tue, 08 May 2018 09:49:57 GMT201805080994957FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comFinland ploughs ahead with a planned Hailuoto causewayFinland's planned 8km Hailuoto Causeway is likely to cost around €74 million, according to the North Ostrobothnia Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment. The causeway will connect the small town of Huikku on Hailuoto Island in the Gulf of Bothnia with Oulunsalo on the mainland, around 540km north of Helsinki. The causeway will include two bridges, 740m and 770m in length, as well as an artificial island. Finland's Ministry of Transport announced last September that work on thehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/finland-ploughs-ahead-with-a-planned-hailuoto-causeway/
141066Wed, 09 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180509001000Tue, 08 May 2018 14:34:51 GMT20180508143451Tue, 08 May 2018 14:34:51 GMT201805081423451FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comPrague to replace the 90-year-old Liben BridgeThe Czech capital Prague will replace the deteriorating 90-year-old Liben Bridge at a cost of more than €20 million. The 370m-long bridge over the River Vlatava connects the city quarters of Holešovice and Libeň. It was closed to traffic for several weeks earlier this year for emergency but temporary repairs, according to Prague media. Replacement will include a similarly long bridge plus 400m of roads on either bank of the river but be built on the existing bridge piers. Like the old bridge , it willhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/prague-to-replace-the-90-year-old-liben-bridge/
141067Wed, 09 May 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180509000900Tue, 08 May 2018 14:50:38 GMT20180508145038Tue, 08 May 2018 14:50:38 GMT201805081425038FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comBangladesh bridge building budget insufficient?The budget for Bangladesh's Padma Bridge project may have to be increased. A further US$168.7 million has been requested for the project by the Ministry of Road Transport & Bridges. This additional funding would help pay for additional land on which dredged materials could be tipped. However, Bangladesh's Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation Division is opposing the call for extra funds.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/bangladesh-bridge-building-budget-insufficient/
141050Tue, 08 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180508001000Tue, 08 May 2018 09:15:11 GMT20180508091511Tue, 08 May 2018 09:49:14 GMT201805080994914FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comConcern at growing number of US hit and run crashesThere has been a worrying increase in hit-and-run crashes in the US between 2009 and 2016. A report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that fatalities hit-and-run crashes increased by 60% between 2009 and 2016, reaching 2,049. Around 65% of hit-and-run crashes involve vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/concern-at-growing-number-of-us-hit-and-run-crashes/
141051Tue, 08 May 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180508000900Tue, 08 May 2018 09:27:37 GMT20180508092737Tue, 08 May 2018 09:27:37 GMT201805080992737FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018MayWH22 GeneralNewson www.WorldHighways.comMelbourne road development needed to unlock congestionMelbourne's growing congestion problem could be reduced significantly if a number of major road projects are initiated. A budget of US$1.67 billion (A$2.2 billion) will be needed for the upgrade works to 13 of the city's most important road sections. These roads are located in the south-east of the city as well as in the north.http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/melbourne-road-development-needed-to-unlock-congestion/
141052Tue, 08 May 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180508000800Tue, 08 May 2018 09:42:33 GMT20180508094233Tue, 08 May 2018 09:42:33 GMT201805080994233FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018MayWH22 GeneralNewson www.WorldHighways.comColombia bridge collapse cause indentifiedThe recent collapse of the Chirajara Bridge in Colombia has been attributed to design flaws. The Colombian Government has said that it will not pay for rebuilding the structure. Instead, the Colombian Government expects road company Coviandes and its insurance cover to pay for the rebuilding work. The remains of the collapsed structure have yet to be demolished completely. A number of contractors have expressed an interest in building the new bridge, with the work expected to take around 18-24 months to carhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/colombia-bridge-collapse-cause-indentified/
141032Mon, 07 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180507001000Thu, 03 May 2018 16:54:17 GMT20180503165417Thu, 03 May 2018 16:54:17 GMT201805031645417FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comRoad repair costs increase for German projectRebuilding a stretch of the A20 Autobahn in Germany is now costing more than originally expected. The work to upgrade the A20 in the North East of the country had a budget of €100 million when planned. However the cost of the work has increased considerably.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/road-repair-costs-increase-for-german-project/
141035Mon, 07 May 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180507000900Fri, 04 May 2018 09:19:38 GMT20180504091938Fri, 04 May 2018 09:19:38 GMT201805040991938FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comLiuGong and ZF agree supply dealLiuGong and ZF have agreed a partnership to develop a new generation of transmissions for use in wheeled loaders and graders. The new system will be developed from existing ZF designs but will be aimed at the needs of the Chinese market.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/engines-components-wearparts/news/liugong-and-zf-agree-supply-deal/
141036Mon, 07 May 2018 00:05:00 GMT20180507000500Fri, 04 May 2018 12:20:07 GMT20180504122007Fri, 04 May 2018 12:20:07 GMT2018050412122007FalseSarah BiswellWH7 Engines, Components & Wearparts2018MayNewsLiugongon www.WorldHighways.comZFIndonesia's cities suffer congestionIndonesia's major cities are suffering chronic congestion due to growing vehicle numbers in the country. Capital Jakarta has long been noted for its heavy traffic congestion but studies now show Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya and Yogyakarta to be suffering in this respect also. There are now around 125 million vehicles on Indonesia's roads according to the latest data, an increase of some 300% from the 30 million registered vehicles in 2004. Of the personal vehicles used and owned by Indonesians, some 85-90% ahttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/traffic-focus-highway-management/news/indonesias-cities-suffer-congestion/
140865Fri, 04 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180504001000Tue, 01 May 2018 08:55:14 GMT20180501085514Tue, 01 May 2018 08:55:14 GMT201805010885514FalseSarah BiswellWH12 Traffic Focus & Highway Management2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comAustralia highway project funding foundFunding has been secured to pay for the Gympie bypass project in Queensland, Australia. The 26km project is expected to cost US$ 767.4 million (A$1 billion) in all. The Australian Government will provide 80% of the funding required, with the remaining 20% being provide by Queensland State's budget. This section of road will extend the Bruce Highway and is intended to cut congestion in the area.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/australia-highway-project-funding-found/
140827Fri, 04 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180504001000Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:11:36 GMT20180430111136Tue, 01 May 2018 14:21:48 GMT201805011422148FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comAggregate Industries making road surfacing infinitely saferAggregate Industries' Contracting Division has unveiled a new state-of-the-art automated data gathering system, which is set to make the road surfacing process infinitely safer. Introduced in line with the company's zero harm ethos, the new system, known as Automated Inspection and Testing (AIT), will see all pavers, rollers and survey vehicles fitted with the latest technology including GPS, infra-red sensors and a data recording unit all of which will be used to automatically capture high qualityhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/concrete-paving-compaction-testing/news/aggregate-industries-making-road-surfacing-infinitely-safer/
141031Fri, 04 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180504001000Thu, 03 May 2018 16:49:56 GMT20180503164956Thu, 03 May 2018 16:49:56 GMT201805031644956FalseAbbie McdonnellWH4 Concrete Paving, Compaction & TestingNewsVIDEO: UN body protests England's planned Stonehenge A303 tunnelThe Paris-based International Council on Monuments and Sites Icomos- has objected to plans by Highways England for a road tunnel bedside the ancient monument Stonehenge. Icomos, which advises the United Nations on protection of world heritage sites, has written to Highways England urging a rethink of the planned tunnel that would be just under 3kmk long. It argues that the tunnel and the dualling of the A303 carriageways either side would damage the landscape and destroy archaeological evidencehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/video-un-body-protests-englands-planned-stonehenge-a303-tunnel/
140903Thu, 03 May 2018 00:11:00 GMT20180503001100Tue, 01 May 2018 14:04:24 GMT20180501140424Tue, 01 May 2018 14:04:24 GMT201805011420424FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comEnglish HeritageHighways England Turner & TownsendCASE Construction Equipment eyes EMEA growthCASE Construction Equipment is primed for growth under a new business model. Since early 2018, in EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) the CNH Industrial Construction Equipment brand's wide product range has been divided into three distinct sales segments: General Construction (excavators, wheeled loaders), Compact & Service Equipment (skid steers, mini excavators, compact wheeled loaders and backhoe loaders), and Road Building & Site Preparation (graders, dozers & compactors). Speaking at last week'shttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/case-construction-equipment-eyes-emea-growth/
140994Thu, 03 May 2018 00:11:00 GMT20180503001100Wed, 02 May 2018 12:17:44 GMT20180502121744Wed, 02 May 2018 12:17:44 GMT2018050212121744FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & FinanceNewsNetherlands road risk for cyclistsA change in road risk has been seen in the Netherlands, with more cyclists than drivers being killed on the country's roads in 2017. The data came from the Dutch statistics bureau, CBS. The research suggests that there are two key factors in this change. Firstly, motor vehicles are generally safer now than in the past, with better crash protection and other safety technologies. Meanwhile an increase in the numbers and performance of electric bicycles and their use by a greater number of older riders ishttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/netherlands-road-risk-for-cyclists/
140828Thu, 03 May 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180503000900Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:20:18 GMT20180430112018Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:20:18 GMT2018043011112018FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018MayWH22 GeneralNewson www.WorldHighways.comNew India highway project awardedA US$452 million highway upgrade project will be carried out in India by the contractor, Ashoka Mallasandra Karadi Road. This firm is a subsidiary of Indian company Dilip Buildcon. The work involves upgrading a section of the existing NH206 route and widening it so that it features two lanes in either direction. The highway stretch being worked on is from Shivamogga to Tumkur. The contract was awarded by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/new-india-highway-project-awarded/
140810Thu, 03 May 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180503000800Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:19:14 GMT20180430101914Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:49:11 GMT201804301424911FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MayNewsNational Highways Authority of Indiaon www.WorldHighways.comTerex Corporation's strong start to 2018Terex Corporation made a strong start to 2018 with Q1 sales of $1.3 billion, up 25% on the same period of last year. The growth is said to reflect the improvements made to the company's operations and broad-based growth across its global markets. The Materials Processing business segment which includes the Powerscreen, Terex Finlay, Terex Minerals Processing Systems, EvoQuip, Terex Washing Systems and Fuchs brands - was a strong contributor to overall company results with sales of $303 million -22%http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/terex-corporations-strong-start-to-2018/
140996Wed, 02 May 2018 00:15:00 GMT20180502001500Wed, 02 May 2018 12:25:20 GMT20180502122520Wed, 02 May 2018 12:25:20 GMT2018050212122520FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & FinanceNewsHave your say about digitisation in the construction sectorWhat is the state of digitisation in the construction sector and - more importantly - where will it be in three to five years or more? Will the players, large and small, in the value chain simply react to new technologies or shape them to benefit the sector by improving efficiencies and products? Importantly, what and how much cooperation will be needed to drive innovation? Have your say about these issues facing businesses, governments and the supply chain. It takes little more than 10 minutes to fillhttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/technology/news/have-your-say-about-digitisation-in-the-construction-sector/
140812Wed, 02 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180502001000Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:31:59 GMT20180430103159Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:49:24 GMT2018043012124924FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018MayWH13 TechnologyNewson www.WorldHighways.comCECEFinancing found for Paraguay planned projectFunding has been secured to pay for rebuilding work on the Transchaco road in Paraguay. A series of loans worth a total of US$560 million is paying for the rebuilding work. The Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) is providing the bulk of the funding in the shape of a loan worth $400 million. Meanwhile the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) is providing a loan of $160 million for the work.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/financing-found-for-paraguay-planned-project/
140811Wed, 02 May 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180502000800Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:25:44 GMT20180430102544Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:25:44 GMT2018043010102544FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comAmerican Development BankDevelopment Bank of Latin AmericaNew Macedonia highway section openingA new highway stretch measuring 28km long is opening in Macedonia. The work has been carried out by the Greek contractor Aktor. The project has cost €227 million. The new highway section runs from Demir Kapija to Smokvica. Financing has been provided jointly by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), a number of funds and also by Macedonia's own budget. The completion of this section of highway now completes the route connecting the north and south ofhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/new-macedonia-highway-section-opening/
140826Wed, 02 May 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180502000800Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:02:55 GMT20180430110255Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:02:55 GMT2018043011110255FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MayNewson www.WorldHighways.comAktorBentley expanding capabilities with new dealsBentley Systems is acquiring Plaxis, a Netherlands-based provider of geotechnical software. In addition, Bentley also has an agreement to acquire soil engineering software provider SoilVision, based in Saskatchewan, Canada. The acquisitions develop Bentley's capabilities in the geotechnical sector. These deals allow BIM advancements to be extended to subsurface engineering for infrastructure projects. Projects commence with geotechnical surveys and sampling, captured with Bentley's gINT for versatilehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/measurement-survey-design-software/news/bentley-expanding-capabilities-with-new-deals/
140807Tue, 01 May 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180501001000Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:54:20 GMT20180430095420Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:54:20 GMT201804300995420FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018MayNewsWH1 Measurement, Survey, Design & Softwareon www.WorldHighways.comBentley SystemsInfrastructure vision with new bookRobert W Poole, director of transportation policy at Reason Foundation is publishing a new book, Rethinking America's Highways, suggesting a new strategy for the sector. The book provides A 21st-Century Vision for Better Infrastructure, according to Poole, offering solutions for dealing with the country's poor highway condition. His suggestion is for a new model that treats highways like public utilities, with drivers paying for their use. The books argues for highway spending to be directed by economichttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/infrastructure-vision-with-new-book/
140808Tue, 01 May 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180501000900Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:58:56 GMT20180430095856Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:58:56 GMT201804300995856FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018MayWH22 GeneralNewson www.WorldHighways.comTopcon expanding through acquisitionTopcon Positioning Group is expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of Viasys VDC, a Finnish infrastructure construction software development company. The purchase is intended to strengthen Topcon's software development expertise. This will support delivery of advanced Topcon virtual design and construction solutions with BIM interoperability. Topcon has now acquired all the outstanding shares of Viasys VDC after having bought a significant percentage of its holdings in early 2016. Jason Hallett, VP ofhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/measurement-survey-design-software/news/topcon-expanding-through-acquisition/
140809Tue, 01 May 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180501000800Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:12:06 GMT20180430101206Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:12:06 GMT2018043010101206FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018MayNewsWH1 Measurement, Survey, Design & SoftwareTopconon www.WorldHighways.comMyanmar road development project underwayA new road development project in Myanmar is now underway. The work will see and improved connection between Paletwa and Zorinpui. The project is being carried out by the Indian contractor C&C Construction. The work is costing US$245.3 million. The deal was awarded in mid-2017 but construction work has been delayed until all the necessary approvals have been given.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/myanmar-road-development-project-underway/
140265Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180430001000Fri, 20 Apr 2018 10:00:00 GMT20180420100000Tue, 24 Apr 2018 15:35:48 GMT201804241533548FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comIndia road funding from World BankA loan package from the World Bank will help pay for a major rural road programme in India. The US$210 million loan is being used for rural road development in Madhya Pradesh State. The upgrade work will see a total of 10,000km of gravels roads in Madhya Pradesh State being surfaced with asphalt, while a further 510km of new rural roads will be built in the state and will be surfaced with asphalt. This will be for the Madhya Pradesh Rural Connectivity Project.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/india-road-funding-from-world-bank/
140784Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180430000900Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:51:53 GMT20180427135153Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:51:53 GMT201804271315153FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comNew Zealand road risk for motoristsNew crash data from New Zealand points to a worrying trend for car occupants. In around 30% of fatal crashes, lack of seatbelt use is a primary factor in occupant deaths. An analysis of 200 fatal crashes in which occupants were not using seatbelts shows that 75% of those killed were male. Meanwhile 84% of the incidents occurred on rural roads. Many of those killed were young drivers while alcohol also played a role in many of the incidents. Research suggests that around 90% of vehicle occupants in Newhttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-zealand-road-risk-for-motorists/
140789Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180430000800Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:02:37 GMT20180427140237Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:02:37 GMT201804271420237FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018AprilWH22 GeneralNewson www.WorldHighways.comTrimble expanding portfolio with new acquisition dealTrimble is continuing to expand its array of construction solutions with a move to acquire software specialist Viewpoint. The aim of this deal is to provide a complete construction management solution, extending Trimble's ability to provide integrated project, jobsite and business workflows across construction projects. The firm has a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Viewpoint from Bain Capital. This cash transaction is valued at US$1.2 billion. Viewpoint is a leading provider of scalablehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/measurement-survey-design-software/news/trimble-expanding-portfolio-with-new-acquisition-deal/
140708Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:00:00 GMT20180427110000Fri, 27 Apr 2018 08:28:14 GMT20180427082814Fri, 27 Apr 2018 08:28:14 GMT201804270882814FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018AprilNewsWH1 Measurement, Survey, Design & SoftwareTrimbleon www.WorldHighways.comThailand's dangerous days for festivalThailand's recent Songkran Festival period saw a worrying spike in road crashes and fatalities. There were 418 road deaths over the seven day festival period, held in April, an increase of 7% over the 390 fatalities recorded for the event in 2017. The Road Safety Centre's report said that the number of crashes during the seven day festival hit 3,724 for 2018, compared with 3,690 in 2017, while injuries grew to 3,897 in 2018 from 3,808 in 2017.http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/thailands-dangerous-days-for-festival/
140263Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180427001000Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:42:14 GMT20180420094214Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:42:14 GMT201804200994214FalseSarah Biswell2018AprilWH22 GeneralNewson www.WorldHighways.comPolish tunnel contract awarded to consortiumThe contract for the Swinoujscie Road Tunnel in Poland has been awarded to a consortium that comprises the contractors Astaldi and Ghella. The 1.76km long tunnel will run underneath the Swina River and will connect two islands in the north of the country. The work is expected to cost €219 million. The contract was originally awarded to the consortium made up of Astaldi and Ghella in late 2017, but this was appealed against by other bidders for the project, Porr and Toto. However after reviewing the tenders,http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/polish-tunnel-contract-awarded-to-consortium/
140264Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180427000900Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:53:13 GMT20180420095313Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:53:13 GMT201804200995313FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comHeavy haulage tie-up between Goldhofer and Trail KingA new partnership has been agreed between Goldhofer and Trail King Industries, two of the leading players in the market for heavy equipment haulage. German firm Goldhofer and US company Trail King will now promote and support each other's products both in the United States and around the world. The two firms say that working in partnership will allow them to provide improved customer support globally. Customers will also benefit from an expanded portfolio while continuing to rely on existing long termhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/earthmoving-excavation/news/heavy-haulage-tie-up-between-goldhofer-and-trail-king/
140259Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:11:00 GMT20180426001100Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:18:25 GMT20180420091825Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:18:25 GMT201804200991825FalseAbbie McdonnellWH2 Earthmoving & Excavation2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comGoldhoferGermany's electric avenue providing truck chargingAn innovative electric highway trial project is now being prepared in Germany. The work will see a section of the busy A5 Autobahn route being equipped with overhead wires, which will be used to power electric truckshttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/germanys-electric-avenue-providing-truck-charging/
140260Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180426001000Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:22:59 GMT20180420092259Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:22:59 GMT201804200992259FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comHamburg road tunnel refurbishment commencesThe delayed work to refurbish one of the tubes for the Elbe Tunnel in Hamburg has now commenced. Work to refurbish the other tube is set to commence shortly. This upgrade is required to improve the tunnel link, which carries a very heavy volume of traffic passing along the A1 Autobahn. This stretch of highway is amongst the busiest in Europe and carries a high percentage of truck traffic. The delay was due to construction activity being carried out on the A1 Hamburg Südost and the Süderelbbrücke bridge.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/hamburg-road-tunnel-refurbishment-commences/
140262Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180426000900Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:31:47 GMT20180420093147Thu, 26 Apr 2018 08:37:20 GMT201804260883720FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comIndia mega highway project connecting citiesIndia's Road Transport and Highways Ministry is working on plans for a new high speed road link connecting the capital, New Delhi, with the key economic and industrial centre, Mumbai. The route will form part of the country's new highway network and is expected to cost in the order of US$15.3 billion to construct. In addition, another highway project has been proposed that will be linked to the planned New Delhi Mumbai route. The new inter-city highway will be tolled and will reduce travel times between Newhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/india-mega-highway-project-connecting-cities/
140216Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180425001000Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:46:25 GMT20180419094625Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:46:25 GMT201804190994625FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchAprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comItalian construction equipment market grows in Q1A report from Unacea, the Italian construction equipment association, says that 2,713 machines were sold in the Italian market in the first three months of 2018, a growth of 30% compared to the same period in 2017. Topping the list were earthmoving machines with 2,623 sold, while the figure for road equipment was 93. The Italian market confirms its growth trend also over the first months of 2018, said Paolo Venturi, president of Unacea. However, we should keep in mind that a large part of this growth ishttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/italian-construction-equipment-market-grows-in-q1/
140491Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180425000900Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:39:58 GMT20180424133958Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:39:58 GMT201804241313958FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & FinanceNewsTime extension for Paraguay project financingA time extension has been offered to the consortium that will build Paraguay's Ruta 2 and Ruta 7 highway projects. This extended period has been authorised by Paraguay's Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC). The highway contract is being handled by the Rutas del Este consortium, which is made up of the contractors Mota Engil, Ocho A and Sacyr. Originally the financing package for the highway deal was to have been in place by April 14th 2018. However the consortium's deadline for the PPPhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/time-extension-for-paraguay-project-financing/
140217Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180425000900Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:52:26 GMT20180419095226Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:52:26 GMT201804190995226FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comLiebherr to expand UK headquartersLiebherr Great Britain has acquired new six-hectare site adjoining the company's existing 3.6-hectare headquarters in Biggleswade, county Bedfordshire, England. Development plans for the expanded facility are still being finalised, but it is expected to include a new pre-delivery inspection centre and other functions, to support the UK business. This expansion will ensure we continue to have adequate resources and capacity to support our customers and the continued growth of Liebherr in the UK, sayshttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/liebherr-to-expand-uk-headquarters/
140494Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180425000800Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:47:36 GMT20180424134736Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:47:36 GMT201804241314736FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & FinanceNewsLegal battle for Croatia's Peljeski Bridge contract continuesOnly days after Croatia rejected initial complaints, contractors Astaldi, Ictas and Strabag said that they will submit new complaints over the Peljeski bridge winning bid. Croatian media report that Turkey's Ictas, Italy's Astaldi and the Austrian company Strabag are planning to submit a new complaint to the Croatian High Court against a decision by the state procurement authority DKOM to reject their previous complaints. At issue is the awarding of the Peljeski bridge and access roads project to thehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/legal-battle-for-croatias-peljeski-bridge-contract-continues/
140214Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180424001000Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:23:27 GMT20180419092327Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:23:27 GMT201804190992327FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comSales up 30% in Volvo CE's first-quarterVolvo Construction Equipment says that significant market demand increases in all major regions helped propel it to a strong first-quarter 2018, with sales up 30% and profitability up 79%.
During the first three months of 2018 Volvo CE saw net sales jump by 30% to SEK 20,914 million (approximately €2,015 million, compared to SEK 16,101 million in Q1 2017. Adjusted for currency movements the results were even better, up 33%. Operating income was also positively impacted, rising to SEK 2,888 million, up 79%http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/sales-up-30-in-volvo-ces-first-quarter/
140487Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180424000900Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:26:51 GMT20180424132651Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:26:51 GMT201804241312651FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & FinanceNewsTelematics could be an area for John Deere and Wirtgen resource sharingThe gods were smiling on the Wirtgen Group for the company's Road Technology Days 2018 event. This year it was held in summer-like weather at the recently expanded Voegele plant near Mannheim in Germany. Within days the season dramatically changed from dreary chilly late winter to high temperatures, just in time to bathe the amassed demonstration equipment and the 4,000 guests in summer sunshine. But there won't be any such dramatic changes within the Wirtgen Group, according to Domenic Ruccolo. After 28http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/telematics-could-be-an-area-for-john-deere-and-wirtgen-resource-sharing/
140315Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:13:00 GMT20180423001300Fri, 20 Apr 2018 16:38:32 GMT20180420163832Fri, 20 Apr 2018 16:42:12 GMT201804201644212FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewsBenninghovenHammJohn DeereWirtgenDaily NewsDaily ProductsIndia rural road upgrade in Madhya Pradesh StateIndia's Madhya Pradesh State is planning to improve connectivity to rural areas with a plan to improve rural roads. Funding for the work is being provided through a loan sourced from the Chinese Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The loan is worth some US$140 million and will help pay for surfacing work to existing gravel roads and dirt roads. In addition, a road safety programme will be instituted across the state, using a portion of the loan.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/india-rural-road-upgrade-in-madhya-pradesh-state/
140212Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180423001000Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:14:05 GMT20180419091405Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:14:05 GMT201804190991405FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comMyanmar port road project plannedPlans are being drawn up for a new road link that will connect Myanmar's main deep-sea port of Dawei with neighbouring Thailand. The development of the new route is being approved by Thailand's Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Neda). The project is expected to cost US$144.2 million and the road will be around 100km long. A full finance package has yet to be finalised for the project but a series of loans are being sought. Once complete, the road will connect the port ofhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/myanmar-port-road-project-planned/
140213Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180423000900Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:18:49 GMT20180419091849Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:18:49 GMT201804190991849FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comControversial Thailand bridge faces disputeControversy is growing in Thailand over the US$513 million project for the Kiakkai Bridge. The 9.5km bridge was intended to improve connections with Thailand's Bang Sue region. However with the State Railway of Thailand having downscaled its development plans for the Bang Sue area, there are suggestions that the combined bridge and highway link is no longer needed. Its impact on traffic flow in Bangkok is also expected to be minimal, further highlighting the lack of need for the link.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/controversial-thailand-bridge-faces-dispute/
140199Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180420001000Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:37:57 GMT20180418103757Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:37:57 GMT2018041810103757FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comRoad rebuilds planned for south east NigeriaWork is starting in Nigeria for a major upgrading project of the dual carriageway connecting the cities of Aba and Port Harcourt. Situated in the south east of the country, the road link provides an important connection both to and from Port Harcourt. In recent years the road has become extremely potholed, so much so that heavy trucks have switched to other routes instead. This is a major problem as Port Harcourt is one of Nigeria's key industrial cities. The plans call for the reconstruction of the routehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/road-rebuilds-planned-for-south-east-nigeria/
140200Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180420000900Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:42:31 GMT20180418104231Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:42:31 GMT2018041810104231FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comPuerto Rico infrastructure rebuild budget securedFunding for major infrastructure rebuilding work in Puerto Rico has now been secured. The US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided a budget of US$135 million, which will be used to repair roads and bridges in Puerto Rico that were damaged by hurricane Maria. This budget should be sufficient to pay for 90% of the work needed. However the source of the remaining 10% of the infrastructure repair budget has yet to be announced.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/puerto-rico-infrastructure-rebuild-budget-secured/
140211Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180420000800Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:08:13 GMT20180419090813Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:08:13 GMT201804190990813FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comFemaBig opportunities for aggregates suppliers as UK road maintenance funding at ten-year highFunding for road maintenance work in Great Britain is in excess of £1.5 billion (€1.73bn) per year, a ten-year high. This includes local authority funding, Highways England, Transport Scotland and Transport for Wales spend, in addition to other sources such as the Government's Highways Maintenance Challenge Fund and the Pothole Action Fund. This activity represents significant opportunities for suppliers of aggregates, bitumen, asphalt and other materials as well as contracting companies and other servicehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/big-opportunities-for-aggregates-suppliers-as-uk-road-maintenance-funding-at-ten-year-high/
140219Thu, 19 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180419001000Thu, 19 Apr 2018 10:09:44 GMT20180419100944Thu, 19 Apr 2018 10:09:44 GMT2018041910100944FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & FinanceNewsSSL settles legal issues, Champlain Bridge to open December 21Montreal will get its new Champlain Bridge just before Christmas, a date agreed upon by the Canadian government and the SNC-Lavalin-led consortium. The agreement settles an outstanding lawsuit that the Consortium had filed regarding costs increases of around US$186.5 million relating to the transportation of oversized parts and delays to the bridge's construction, according to media reports. Last month SNC-Lavalin, head of the Signature on the Saint-Laurent Group (SSL), had said that the bridge over thehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/ssl-settles-legal-issues-champlain-bridge-to-open-december-21/
140194Thu, 19 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180419001000Wed, 18 Apr 2018 09:57:14 GMT20180418095714Wed, 18 Apr 2018 09:57:14 GMT201804180995714FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comCosts rise for revamping Amsterdam's IJ and Piet Hein tunnelsCosts for renovating Amsterdam's IJ and Piet Hein tunnels are higher than expected, Dutch media report. Renovation of the Piet Hein Tunnel will cost €35 million more than the original €85 million budgeted. However, cost for renovating the IJ Tunnel rose only €3.6 million over the planned more than budgeted €55.1 million. Cost increases are due mainly to upgrading of fire safety systems, according to the media. The 1km-long IJ Tunnel, which opened in 1968, is part of a nearly 1.7km system, includinghttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/costs-rise-for-revamping-amsterdams-ij-and-piet-hein-tunnels/
140196Thu, 19 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180419000900Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:09:27 GMT20180418100927Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:09:27 GMT2018041810100927FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comUN Global Road Safety Trust Fund launchedFIA Foundation has pledged US$10 million to kick start a United Nations Road Safety Trust Fund, launched by Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed. The new fund is intended to encourage road safety action across the globe, using donations to help unlock government and municipal funding and re-focus national road safety budgets towards proven safe system and interventions. The monies will support projects aimed to strengthen road safety management capacities, improvements to road infrastructure andhttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/un-global-road-safety-trust-fund-launched/
140197Thu, 19 Apr 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180419000800Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:15:12 GMT20180418101512Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:15:12 GMT2018041810101512FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018AprilWH22 GeneralNewson www.WorldHighways.comFIA FoundationTaiwan's fatal crashes pose road safety concern for DUIAlcohol use is a key factor in a high percentage of fatal road crashes in Taiwan. According to official data from Taiwan's National Police Agency (NPA), driving under the influence of alcohol is the single biggest cause of fatal crashes for drivers aged 18-59. Other major causes of crashes included failing to obey traffic signs, road markings or signals. There were 1,43 fatal road crashes in Taiwan during 2017.http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/taiwans-fatal-crashes-pose-road-safety-concern-for-dui/
140141Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180418001000Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:17:13 GMT20180417091713Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:17:13 GMT201804170991713FalseSarah Biswell2018AprilWH22 GeneralNewson www.WorldHighways.comFunding issues delays to Kenya's major highway project?Concerns over financing are delaying progress on Kenya's massive highway connection project. The new highway between the capital Nairobi and the country's premier port of Mombasa is expected to cost in the region of US$3.5 billion. Construction is being managed by the US contractor Bechtel, which is sourcing suitable funding from private firms and has considerable experience of building highways in developing nations. But the sheer scale of this project, one of the country's largest since its independence,http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/funding-issues-delays-to-kenyas-major-highway-project/
140145Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180418000900Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:26:48 GMT20180417092648Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:26:48 GMT201804170992648FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comBechtelMore space for the 2019 edition of bauma in MunichAround 9,000m of space has been added to the construction show bauma that opens a year from now on a 614,000m site east of Munich.
Two new halls - making 18 in total - and an improved site design have made the show even more clear, according to Klaus Dittrich, chief executive of the organiser Messe München.
The show for construction machinery, accessories and vehicles as well as building material and mining machines, will take place from April 8-14. With the two new halls that together cover 20,000http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/events/news/more-space-for-the-2019-edition-of-bauma-in-munich/
139976Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180418000900Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:26:36 GMT20180411162636Thu, 12 Apr 2018 16:48:53 GMT201804121644853FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018AprilNewsWH21 Events (Diary)Baumaon www.WorldHighways.comMesse MunchenDeutz sees new orders rise 43% in Q1 this yearGerman engine manufacturer Deutz saw new orders rise in the first quarter 2018 by nearly 43% per cent year-on-year to almost €575 million.
The figure for the corresponding period in 2017 was €403 million, while in the fourth quarter of 2017 it was nearly €383 million.
The company said that the significant rise in new orders was partly due to very favourable business conditions as well as to changed customer procurement behaviour. In the light of the strong demand and the introduction of emissions standardhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/deutz-sees-new-orders-rise-43-in-q1-this-year/
140147Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT20180418000000Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:33:14 GMT20180417093314Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:40:40 GMT201804170994040FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewsDeutzon www.WorldHighways.comRegister for your Intermat Paris 2018 visitor pass nowIt is time to register for a visitor badge if you are planning to attend Intermat Paris 2018. Time is running out fast there is less than week to go before Intermat 2018 opens its doors at the Parc des Expositions, Paris Nord Villepinte. The show, which will be the biggest construction equipment exhibition in Europe this year, is also going to incorporate World of Concrete Europe and will take place from 23 to 28 April 2018. Book your tickets now. Click on the Request your badge iconhttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/register-for-your-intermat-paris-2018-visitor-pass-now/
140183Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:13:00 GMT20180417001300Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:03:07 GMT20180417160307Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:03:07 GMT201804171640307FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018AprilWH22 GeneralNewsINTERMATon www.WorldHighways.comYear-end completion for Nigeria's 44km concrete ObajanaKabba roadNigeria's longest concrete road should be open by the end of the year, according to AG-Dangot, contractor on the project. Around 33km of earthworks and 23km of pavement have been completed for the 44km ObajanaKabba project in Kogi state, according to Ashif Juma, managing director of AG-Dangote.
Nigerian media reported that Juma also urged all of Nigeria's governments and councils to switch from asphalt to concrete road construction because concrete requires less maintenance. To this end, the Obajana-Kabbahttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/year-end-completion-for-nigerias-44km-concrete-obajanakabba-road/
140011Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180417001000Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:27:55 GMT20180412142755Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:27:55 GMT201804121422755FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comEU missing target of halving road deaths by 2020, says ETSCHalving the number of deaths on Europe's roads by 2020 is not likely to be achieved, according to the European Transport Safety Council. The 28 members of the European Union reduced the number of road deaths by 20% from 2010-2017, far less than the 38% cut needed to stay on course to meet the 2020 target. The European Commission has just published data showing that deaths on EU roads fell by only 2% last year, following a similar decrease in 2016 and a 1% increase in 2015. For four years in a row, thehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/traffic-focus-highway-management/news/eu-missing-target-of-halving-road-deaths-by-2020-says-etsc/
140007Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180417000900Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:00:57 GMT20180412130057Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:19:28 GMT201804121421928FalseAbbie McdonnellWH12 Traffic Focus & Highway Management2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comEuropean UnionEuropean Transport Safety CouncilBreedon Group to buy Lagan Group for £455 millionBreedon has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Lagan Group (Holdings), a leading construction materials business based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for a cash consideration of £455 million (€530 million) on a cash- and debt-free basis. Lagan is a leading supplier of construction materials and contract surfacing in Ireland and the UK with a modern cement plant in Kinnegad; nine active quarries; 13 asphalt plants, and nine ready-mixed concrete plants. The combination of Breedon andhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/materials-production-supply/news/breedon-group-to-buy-lagan-group-for-455-million/
140142Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180417000900Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:22:57 GMT20180417092257Tue, 17 Apr 2018 10:41:02 GMT2018041710104102FalseAbbie McdonnellWH6 Materials Production & SupplyNewsMorocco's climbing crash rate cause for concernMorocco's annual rate of road crashes continues to increase, providing cause for concern. The last five years have seen a steady growth in the number of road crashes in the country, due in part to the climb in Morocco's vehicle population. In the past decade Morocco's vehicle numbers have doubled to hit 4 million. However there are concerns over whether driver training is sufficient. Crash data shows that the country's younger drivers have double the risk of crashing.http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/moroccos-climbing-crash-rate-cause-for-concern/
140137Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180417000800Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:09:49 GMT20180417090949Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:09:49 GMT201804170990949FalseSarah Biswell2018AprilWH22 GeneralNewson www.WorldHighways.comMombasa-Tanga link faces delays over design changesKenya has blamed design changes for delaying the start of work on a road linking the port of Mombasa to the Tansanian port of Tanga.
The change to the key road's design is from a single to dual carriageway along a section of the 445km transnational highway.
However, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the principal financier of the project, said the Kenyan government itself was slow in completing preliminary studies, such as road designs, in order to start construction.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/mombasa-tanga-link-faces-delays-over-design-changes/
139880Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180417000800Tue, 10 Apr 2018 09:13:56 GMT20180410091356Thu, 12 Apr 2018 15:17:51 GMT201804121531751FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comVIDEO: Telstra drone LIDAR maps Melbourne's EastLink Mullum TunnelOne of the applications for LIDAR is to make high resolution 3-D maps. Self-driving cars are pre-loaded with a LIDAR map of the trials area in which they are permitted to fully self-drive themselves. The cars also have their own LIDAR scanner which captures a real-time LIDAR view of the vehicle's surroundings. The fully autonomous driving system within these prototype cars compares the real-time LIDAR view against the pre-loaded LIDAR map to significantly increase the accuracy of their self-positioninghttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/traffic-focus-highway-management/news/video-telstra-drone-lidar-maps-melbournes-eastlink-mullum-tunnel/
140029Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:11:00 GMT20180416001100Fri, 13 Apr 2018 08:53:31 GMT20180413085331Mon, 16 Apr 2018 09:01:28 GMT201804160990128FalseAbbie McdonnellWH12 Traffic Focus & Highway Management2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comPlatooning presentation for the UK's Microlise Transport ConferenceThe Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) will present findings from the UK's platooning truck trials at the Microlise Transport Conference next month in the UK.
The presentation will include an assessment of the effects of fuel use, harmful tailpipe emissions, congestion and road safety.
The trial, according to Rob Wallis, TRL's chief executive officer, aims to provide an independent impact assessment and to quantify possible benefits and drawbacks of the technology.http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/events/news/platooning-presentation-for-the-uks-microlise-transport-conference/
139934Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180416001000Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:28:00 GMT20180410122800Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:28:00 GMT2018041012122800FalseSarah Biswell2018AprilNewsWH21 Events (Diary)TRLon www.WorldHighways.comDepartment for TransportHighways England Adani-led consortium wins Chhattisgarh highway projectA consortium led by Adani Enterprises has won a US$175 million highway contract in Chhattisgarh from the National Highways Authority of India.
Work in Chhattisgarh, one of India's 29 states, will be done under a 15-year Hybrid Annuity Model and take nearly two years. Chhattisgarh is heavily forested with many rivers and dramatic waterfalls, making it one of India's major supplier of hydro-electricity.
The highways project involves four-laning a 53km stretch on the Bilaspur-Pathrapali section of the NHhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/adani-led-consortium-wins-chhattisgarh-highway-project/
139879Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180416000800Tue, 10 Apr 2018 09:05:32 GMT20180410090532Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:43:27 GMT201804111644327FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comLiebherr targets strong 2018 after posting highest annual turnover in Group's historyLiebherr Group expects 2018 to bring appreciable gains in its equipment sales to mining, earthmoving and concrete technology customers and growth in its construction machinery sales after posting record annual turnover last year, with total sales of €9.845 billion. The Group says its 2018 order book is looking very good, leaving it bullish about building on healthy 9.3% revenue growth in 2017, compared to the previous 12 months. Sales of Liebherr construction machinery and mining equipment rose by 14.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/liebherr-targets-strong-2018-after-posting-highest-annual-turnover-in-groups-history/
140021Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:11:00 GMT20180413001100Thu, 12 Apr 2018 15:27:11 GMT20180412152711Thu, 12 Apr 2018 15:34:42 GMT201804121533442FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & FinanceNews19th century Newhall Road Bridge gets 21st century makeoverA Sheffield bridge with a history dating back to the 17th century has been strengthened, repaired and restored by Amey.
Newhall Road bridge over the River Don is one of 240 road bridges and culverts in Sheffield to be given a new lease of life thanks to investment linked to Sheffield City's €2.5 billion Streets Ahead highway maintenance contract.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/19th-century-newhall-road-bridge-gets-21st-century-makeover/
139883Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180413000900Tue, 10 Apr 2018 09:26:01 GMT20180410092601Tue, 10 Apr 2018 09:26:01 GMT201804100992601FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comAmeyEastLink demonstrates hands-free driving in MelbourneA motorway operator in Australia's Victoria state has televised a live demonstration of automated driving along a section of one of its roads.
The demonstration was along a route of the EastLink, an electronically tolled section of the M3 freeway through the eastern and south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. EastLink is part of Melbourne's Metropolitan Ring Road project. ConnectEast is an Australian company responsible for the finance, design, construction and operation of EastLink which cost nearly US$2 bihttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/technology/news/eastlink-demonstrates-hands-free-driving-in-melbourne/
139889Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180413000800Tue, 10 Apr 2018 09:38:30 GMT20180410093830Tue, 10 Apr 2018 09:38:30 GMT201804100993830FalseSarah Biswell2018AprilWH13 TechnologyNewson www.WorldHighways.comHondaARTBA kicks off the US National Work Zone Awareness WeekMotorists need heightened awareness as the approach and pass through work zones during the US National Work Zone Safety Week and after, according to ARTBA.
Expect the unexpected in roadway construction work zones anytime, noted the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).
Paying attention to signs, maintaining safe following distances and signaling intentions are keys to preventing work zone crashes that kill and injure drivers, passengers, pedestrians and workers.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-markings-barriers-workzone-protection/news/artba-kicks-off-the-us-national-work-zone-awareness-week/
139979Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:11:00 GMT20180412001100Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:44:59 GMT20180411164459Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:44:59 GMT201804111644459FalseSarah BiswellWH11 Road Markings, Barriers & Workzone Protection2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comPolaqua signs S6 dual carriageway deal and Tri-City contractPolish contractor Polaqua has signed a deal worth €193 million to design and build a 20km section of S6 dual carriageway. Completion is scheduled for mid-2021.
Polaqua will also build a 3km section as part of the expansion of the ring road around the Tri-City area in northern Poland.
Tri-City incorporates the three cities in Pomerania - Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot, as well as surrounding minor towns. They are situated along the coast of Gdańsk Bay on the Baltic Sea. The regional population is more than 1http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/polaqua-signs-s6-dual-carriageway-deal-and-tri-city-contract/
139868Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180412001000Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:41:36 GMT20180409164136Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:41:36 GMT201804091644136FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comPolaquaUK government pledges pothole poundsThe UK government will hand out to a number of councils in England extra money for pothole repairs, said Chris Grayling, transport secretary.
Around €125 million will be shared out, with the south-west county of Devon getting the lion's share nearly €5.2 million.
The funding is in addition to €86 million Pothole Action Fund and the almost €7 billion set aside for improving local roads across the entire UK.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/maintenance-utility/news/uk-government-pledges-pothole-pounds/
139871Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180412000900Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:49:51 GMT20180409164951Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:49:51 GMT201804091644951FalseSarah BiswellWH9 Maintenance & Utility2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comInternational launch of Volvo CE's debut rigid haulersVolvo Construction Equipment has unveiled its new range of Volvo-branded rigid haulers to customers, dealers and media at the company's Motherwell facility in Scotland.
Guests got their first glimpse of the new machines which consist of the 41tonne (45ton) R45D, 54tonne (60ton) R60D, 65tonne (72ton) R70D and the flagship 95tonne (100ton) R100E on Tuesday 10 April. The star of the show was the R100E, a completely new rigid hauler that combines a wealth of market and customer knowledge with proven comphttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/earthmoving-excavation/news/international-launch-of-volvo-ces-debut-rigid-haulers/
139967Wed, 11 Apr 2018 00:20:00 GMT20180411002000Wed, 11 Apr 2018 09:03:05 GMT20180411090305Wed, 11 Apr 2018 09:03:05 GMT201804110990305FalseSarah BiswellWH2 Earthmoving & ExcavationNewsThailand traffic plan to cut Bangkok congestionA planned series of road improvement and upgrade works is intended to help reduce Bangkok's chronic congestion problems. In all 204 road projects are planned for Bangkok or the surrounding area. The work is expected to be carried out from 2019-2030, with a value of some US$9.26 billion in all. The road development programme has been planned by the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP), with the work to be carried out in three phases. Include in the work will be the construction of bridgehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/thailand-traffic-plan-to-cut-bangkok-congestion/
139733Wed, 11 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180411001000Fri, 06 Apr 2018 08:47:53 GMT20180406084753Fri, 06 Apr 2018 08:47:53 GMT201804060884753FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comBridges and roads part of Myanmar's New Yangon developmentAt least two bridges and dozens of kilometres of roads are part of phase one of an ambitious Myanmar plan to build a new city. Other infrastructure projects are an industrial zone, a power plant and water and sewage treatment plants, according to the newly created overseeing body, New Yangon Development Corporation - NYDC. The new city will cover around 30,000 acres on the west side of the Yangon River, including land in Kyimyindaing, Seikgyikanaungto and Twante townships. Much of the work to create thehttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/bridges-and-roads-part-of-myanmars-new-yangon-development/
139735Wed, 11 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180411000900Fri, 06 Apr 2018 08:59:38 GMT20180406085938Fri, 06 Apr 2018 08:59:38 GMT201804060885938FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018AprilWH22 GeneralNewson www.WorldHighways.comTurner & Townsend picks up services deal for Stonehenge in the UKProfessional services company Turner & Townsend has been appointed to provide commercial services for two major Highways England programmes, including its flagship A303 Stonehenge scheme. The A303 upgrade includes plans to build a road tunnel near Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in western England believed to have been built around 3,100 BC. The road project is part of a series of planned upgrades to A303/A358 corridor to improve connectivity between the south east and south west of England. Thehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/turner-townsend-picks-up-services-deal-for-stonehenge-in-the-uk/
139736Wed, 11 Apr 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180411000800Fri, 06 Apr 2018 09:06:37 GMT20180406090637Fri, 06 Apr 2018 09:06:37 GMT201804060990637FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comMexico road project, construction resumedConstruction work has restarted for Mexico's Oaxaca-Ventanilla-Huatulco road project. The project has been delayed for around 10 years and is expected to cost around US$189 million to carry out. The new highway will connect Oaxaca with Ventanilla and Huatulco.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/mexico-road-project-construction-resumed/
139636Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180410001000Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:22:18 GMT20180403152218Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:22:18 GMT201804031532218FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comMyanmar's international connections with neighboursA major road development will be the establishment of a new link connecting Myanmar with other countries in South East Asia. The new highway will allow drivers to travel from Myanmar to Thailand as well as Vietnam and Cambodia. A loan worth US$144.3 million from Thailand will help pay for the section of the route in Myanmar between Dawei and Hteekee. Once complete the highway will connect Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam with Siem Reap and Phnom Penh in Cambodia and Kanchanaburi and Bangkok in Thailand. Calledhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/myanmars-international-connections-with-neighbours/
139731Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180410000900Fri, 06 Apr 2018 08:38:16 GMT20180406083816Fri, 06 Apr 2018 08:38:16 GMT201804060883816FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comIndia's vibrant construction machinery market is good news for bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2018Rising demand in the Indian construction machinery market due to the country's huge and prolonged investment in new infrastructure is set to lead to bumper crowds at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2018.
Many key construction and quarrying equipment industry players such as, KYB-Conmat, Manitou Equipment India, Puzzolana, Schwing Stetter India, Volvo India, Wacker Neuson and Wirtgen India have already confirmed their participation in the event being staged 11-14 December at the HUDA Ground in Gurgaon/Delhi.
The Ihttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/events/news/indias-vibrant-construction-machinery-market-is-good-news-for-bauma-conexpo-india-2018/
139837Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180410000900Mon, 09 Apr 2018 14:51:02 GMT20180409145102Mon, 09 Apr 2018 14:51:02 GMT201804091425102FalseSarah BiswellNewsWH21 Events (Diary)Southern Africa bridge connection for Zambia and BotswanaWork is close to completion for the Kazungula Bridge, which will span the Zambezi River and connect Zambia and Botswana. However the new bridge link is important for Southern Africa as a whole as it will also facilitate improved traffic flow for Namibia and Zimbabwe, which have borders close at hand. The project for the 923m long bridge is costing around US$234 million and the link will carry both road and rail traffic. The new bridge forms part of the North South Corridor (NSC) in the SADC region. The NSChttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/southern-africa-bridge-connection-for-zambia-and-botswana/
139732Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180410000800Fri, 06 Apr 2018 08:43:38 GMT20180406084338Fri, 06 Apr 2018 08:43:38 GMT201804060884338FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comIRF releases policy guidelines on safety in road work zonesThe International Road Federation (IRF Global) has published policy guidelines in an effort to draw attention to the urgent need for coordinated efforts to foster a safety culture on road construction sites.
Accidents on road construction sites are responsible for hundreds of thousands of injuries and thousands of deaths worldwide. Work zones present an increased risk for workers who build, repair and maintain roads, bridges and tunnels, as well as for a variety of road users, including pedestrians, bicyhttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/irf/news/irf-releases-policy-guidelines-on-safety-in-road-work-zones/
139847Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:06:00 GMT20180410000600Mon, 09 Apr 2018 15:07:56 GMT20180409150756Mon, 09 Apr 2018 15:07:56 GMT201804091530756FalseSarah Biswell2018AprilWH18 IrfNewson www.WorldHighways.comIRF GlobalBrazil road concessions face tender problemsBrazil's Federal Government is keen to open a series of road projects to tenders but is facing a number of setbacks. However the country's state governments are now pushing ahead with projects instead. Around US$4.38 billion worth of road concessions are planned by state governments, for some 5,000km of routes in all. These would include road upgrade and maintenance works, with concessions of up to 30 years. With Brazil's Federal Government still in deadlock over its economic and political woes, the state ghttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/brazil-road-concessions-face-tender-problems/
139629Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180409001000Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:42:19 GMT20180403144219Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:42:19 GMT201804031424219FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comIndonesia toll roads development programmeA major toll road development programme in Indonesia will see nearly 70km of new links opening by 2023. The programme is worth US$2.99 billion and has been pushed forward by Jakarta Tollroad Development (JTD). Around 50% of the planned links are already complete.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/indonesia-toll-roads-development-programme/
139630Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180409000900Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:53:31 GMT20180403145331Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:53:31 GMT201804031425331FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comVolvo-powered Man Engine to tower of Hillhead in JuneThe UK's largest mechanical puppet, the 11m-tall Man Engine, will make a special appearance at this year's Hillhead construction equipment exhibition.
Man Engine is powered by a Volvo L220 wheeled loader on loan from Volvo CE in the UK. It will be towering over the showgrounds during the exhibition at the Hillhead Quarry near the northern English town of Buxton June 26-28.
The Man Engine a miner wearing a miner's hat was created to celebrate the history of mining in the south-east English county ohttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/events/news/volvo-powered-man-engine-to-tower-of-hillhead-in-june/
139632Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180409000800Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:01:22 GMT20180403150122Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:19:21 GMT201804031531921FalseSarah Biswell2018AprilNewsWH21 Events (Diary)CaseCaterpillarDoosanHillheadIndecoKomatsuLiebherrVolvo CEon www.WorldHighways.comBellFinningVolvoCroatia rejects complaints over Peljeski Bridge tenderCroatia's public procurement body has rejected complaints by all three international consortia over a winning low tender for the Peljeski bridge. Bids for construction of the four-lane 2.4km bridge were submitted in the middle of last year. The bridge will connect Croatian territory by traversing the Adriatic Sea's Mali Ston Bay. Vehicles must currently head from Croatia into Bosnia to re-enter a peninsula that is Croatian territory. Croatia's State Commission for Control of Public Ordering Processeshttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/croatia-rejects-complaints-over-peljeski-bridge-tender/
139734Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:11:00 GMT20180406001100Fri, 06 Apr 2018 08:55:02 GMT20180406085502Fri, 06 Apr 2018 08:55:02 GMT201804060885502FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comStrabag UK contractor Ringway provides protection for autonomous vehiclesRingway, a Eurovia company in the UK, has taken part in a self-driving vehicle test on public roads in the English city of Milton Keynes.
For the three-day test, two Ringway trucks provided a rolling roadblock behind an autonomous Jaguar Land Rover passenger vehicle. The trucks were there to ensure other highways users were safe and not inconvenienced by the tests, according to Ringway.
Ringway also supplied two supervisors and two traffic management vehicles.http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/technology/news/uk-contractor-ringway-provides-protection-for-autonomous-vehicles/
139623Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180406001000Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:03:46 GMT20180403140346Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:03:46 GMT201804031420346FalseSarah Biswell2018AprilWH13 TechnologyNewson www.WorldHighways.comRingwayEuroviaHyundai CEE stages first ever Experience Days event at European HQHyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) staged its first Experience Days 28-29th March at its European headquarters in Tessenderlo, Belgium. The event is said to have treated more than 150 French Hyundai customers and potential customers to a 'total company experience' including a hands-on machine experience - which went beyond the traditional trade shows. As well as touring HCEE's new European headquarters, visitors learnt on day one of the event about the whole range of services, technologies ahttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/hyundai-cee-stages-first-ever-experience-days-event-at-european-hq/
139745Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180406000900Fri, 06 Apr 2018 10:13:34 GMT20180406101334Fri, 06 Apr 2018 11:27:29 GMT2018040611112729FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & FinanceNewsE&E Event 2018 Berlin: an asphalt industry fit for purposeExhibition space is now sold out for the E&E Event 2018 Euroasphalt & Eurobitume - coming to Berlin, June 14-15.
But early registration for a discount is still available, however the deadline is fast approaching April 16.
The finalised programme will soon be published for the E&E Event 2018 that will focus on the preparations needed by the asphalt industry to ensure it is fit for purpose in the future.http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/events/news/ee-event-2018-berlin-an-asphalt-industry-fit-for-purpose/
139626Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180406000900Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:28:57 GMT20180403142857Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:28:57 GMT201804031422857FalseSarah Biswell2018AprilNewsWH21 Events (Diary)on www.WorldHighways.comAustria, Hungary, Slovenia set up middle Europe driverless regionThe transport ministers of Austria, Hungary and Slovenia have signed an agreement to cooperate on the development of autonomous vehicles and e-mobility.
The agreement advocates creating an Austrian-Hungarian-Slovenian driverless region to help develop and understand the latest mobility technologies and vehicles, according to a report in the Austrian newspaper Oberösterreichische Nachrichten.
A test-track for autonomous vehicles stretching from Graz, Austria, to Zalaegerszeg in Hungary, via Maribor, Slhttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/technology/news/austria-hungary-slovenia-set-up-middle-europe-driverless-region/
139628Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180406000800Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:36:00 GMT20180403143600Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:36:00 GMT201804031423600FalseSarah Biswell2018AprilWH13 TechnologyNewson www.WorldHighways.comAustrian Institute of TechnologyTrump loses key infrastructure adviser DJ GribbinThe key infrastructure policy adviser to US president Donald Trump has resigned, according to US media reports. DJ Gribbin is "moving on" to pursue unspecified opportunities, a White House official told the Washington Examiner newspaper. Gribbin joined the White House staff in February 2017 to advise Trump on how he could fulfil his election promise to boost infrastructure spending with around US$200 billion. Gribbin previously worked as chief counsel for the Federal Highway Administration and generalhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/trump-loses-key-infrastructure-adviser-dj-gribbin/
139699Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:11:00 GMT20180405001100Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:16:33 GMT20180405091633Thu, 05 Apr 2018 10:57:01 GMT2018040510105701FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comFederal Highway AdministrationAmerican Society of Civil EngineersTanzania projects funding from KuwaitFunding has been secured from Kuwait for a series of major infrastructure projects in Tanzania. One of the main projects will be for a series of road upgrades in the city of Dodoma. Another project will be for improvements to the 257km road connecting Morogoro with Dodoma. The US$207.3 million loan has been made available to the Tanzanian Government via the Arab Economic Development Fund. Kuwait has provided financing for earlier infrastructure projects in Tanzania also.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/tanzania-projects-funding-from-kuwait/
139577Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180405001000Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:48:37 GMT20180329094837Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:00:11 GMT2018032910100011FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comGuatemala highway contract awardedSBI International Holdings will carry out US$93 million of road construction works in Guatemala. The works will be for the upgrading of four sections of road in Alta Verapaz and Quiche that measure just over 144km. The deal was awarded by Guatemala's Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure and Housing (CIV). SBI International Holdings is a subsidiary of Israeli firm Solel Boneh International. A $100 million loan from Japan's International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has provided the necessary financing forhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/guatemala-highway-contract-awarded/
139578Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180405000900Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:01:05 GMT20180329100105Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:01:05 GMT2018032910100105FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comMexico's Puebla State has road plan under developmentMexico's Puebla State has a road infrastructure plan under development. In all the work is expected to cost US$612.6 million, with the schedule seeing construction carried out from 2018-2019. The planned works include the La Galarza-Amatitlanes bypass, which will connect Puebla and Morelos. and a distributor road at Periferico Ecologico ring road. Work is being carried out on a 13.5km elevated road forming part of the Puebla to Mexico highway. Plans have been drawn up for upgrades to the road connectinghttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/mexicos-puebla-state-has-road-plan-under-development/
139579Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180405000800Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:05:29 GMT20180329100529Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:05:29 GMT2018032910100529FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comNew Russian highway PPP construction dealA huge highway project is intended to boost connectivity between Russia's Stavropol Region and Krasnodar Region. The US$3.5 billion project is intended to be carried out under the PPP model and will require private financing. The highway will connect Mineralye Vody with Sochi but further details about the plans have yet to be revealed.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/new-russian-highway-ppp-construction-deal/
139504Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180404001000Wed, 28 Mar 2018 10:00:13 GMT20180328100013Wed, 28 Mar 2018 10:00:13 GMT2018032810100013FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comKenya's key construction contract commencingWork will commence on the Nairobi-Mombasa expressway in mid-2018. The new highway will help develop Kenya's economy by providing an improved highway connection between the country's capital and its premier port. The 473km-long highway connection will be built by Bechtel and has a projected cost of US$3 billion. Bechtel is sourcing the necessary financing and will also have the concession to operate the highway link. Journey times should be halved along the route with the opening of the highway.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/kenyas-key-construction-contract-commencing/
139575Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180404000900Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:23:26 GMT20180329092326Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:37:05 GMT201803290993705FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comBechtelCambodia-Thailand connection construction commencesConstruction is now underway for the project to build Cambodia's National Road No 5. Costing in the order of US$185 million, the project also includes building two city bypasses. Much of the funding for the project is being supplied in the shape of a loan from the Japanese Government. This 85km route is of key importance to Cambodia as it will provide a link from the capital, Phnom Penh, to the border with neighbouring Thailand. The highway provides a new link that connects Banteay Meanchey Provincehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/cambodia-thailand-connection-construction-commences/
139576Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180404000800Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:30:15 GMT20180329093015Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:30:15 GMT201803290993015FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comIRB Infrastructure Developers wins projects in IndiaA highway project worth US$153.5 million in India's Tamil Nadu State will be handled by IRB Infrastructure Developers. The same firm will also build a 29km stretch of NH 45A between Viluppuram and Puducherry. A 38km section of NH 45A between Puducherry and Poondiyankuppam meanwhile will be built by Oriental Structural Engineers. These three contracts were all awarded by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/irb-infrastructure-developers-wins-projects-in-india/
139498Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180403001000Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:28:26 GMT20180328092826Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:28:26 GMT201803280992826FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewsNational Highways Authority of Indiaon www.WorldHighways.comIRB InfrastructureOriental Structural Engineers Bangladesh tunnel project to use Chinese TBMA Chinese firm has won the contract to supply the tunnel boring machine (TBM) for a major road tunnelling project in Bangladesh. The Chinese manufacturer, Tianhe Mechanical Equipment Manufacturing (Tianhe Mechanical), is building the TBM to the specific design requirements of the client. This piece of equipment is the largest TBM built so far in China and tips the scales at 2,200tonnes, while it features a cutter diameter of 12.12m. The TBM will be used to drive a 3.5km-long road tunnel running under the Khttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/bangladesh-tunnel-project-to-use-chinese-tbm/
139501Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180403000900Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:38:53 GMT20180328093853Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:58:40 GMT201803280995840FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comSouth Carolina highway construction contract for LaneUpgrading work for the I-85 route in South Carolina will be carried out by Lane Construction. The project is worth US$181 million and will see an extra lane being added in either direction to the stretch of the I-85 highway that runs through Cherokee County. This project will provide three lanes in either direction, boosting capacity and cutting congestion at peak periods along the route. In addition to building the extra lanes, the contractor will build a number of new interchanges and sections of link roahttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/south-carolina-highway-construction-contract-for-lane/
139503Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180403000900Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:48:33 GMT20180328094833Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:00:05 GMT2018032812120005FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comRussian ring road route rescheduledA new timeline has been set for the work to rebuild Russia's Central Ring Road 4, a project worth US$1.48 billion. The work will now be carried out from the end of 2019 to the end of 2020. The highway is being built by a consortium that comprises the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Avtoban, and the Turkish contractor Makyol.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/russian-ring-road-route-rescheduled/
139495Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180402001000Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:03:48 GMT20180328090348Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:03:48 GMT201803280990348FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comMakyolCambodia road reconstruction projects, financing securedFinancing has been secured for key road reconstruction projects in Cambodia. Work is being carried out on six road projects in the country that measure a total of 600km, as well as a bridge, with this all costing some US$490 million. A loan of $94 million will help pay for the rebuilding of Cambodia's National Road No 11 as well as a stretch of bypass. In all 96.5km of road will be rebuilt for this project, with the work intended to improve transport connections between Thbong Khmum Province and Prey Veng Phttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/cambodia-road-reconstruction-projects-financing-secured/
139496Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180402000900Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:14:06 GMT20180328091406Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:14:06 GMT201803280991406FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comColombia Caribbean connections under constructionColombia is working on plans to redevelop transport infrastructure in its Caribbean Region. In all nine road projects are underway, which will cost a total of US$2.8 billion. New highways will connect Cartagena with Barranquilla, Carreto with Cruz del Viso and Antioquia with Bolivar. Also being built area route running through Santa Marta Riohacha, Paraguachon and Cordoba-Sucre as well as part of the Ruta del Sol highway.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/colombia-caribbean-connections-under-construction/
139497Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180402000800Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:20:22 GMT20180328092022Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:20:22 GMT201803280992022FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018AprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comNew India highway deal for Uttar PradeshA new highway project is being planned for India's Uttar Pradesh State. The US$522.7 million project will see a 100km section of the Hapur Bypass being widened, so that it will feature three lanes in either direction. This section of the route is from Moradabad to Hapur and the work will be carried out by IRB Infrastructure Developers. The contract was awarded by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the build, operate and transfer model.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/new-india-highway-deal-for-uttar-pradesh/
139447Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180330001000Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:54:22 GMT20180326095422Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:56:30 GMT201803260995630FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comTurkmenistan highway project funding securedA finance package has been secured to help pay for the building of Turkmenistan's Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway project. Worth US$2.4 billion, the financing comes in the shape of a loan and is being provided by the Central Bank of Turkmenistan. The finance package is being provided to the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan under a 20-year loan deal that includes a grace period of five years. The new Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway project will help to improve transport efficiency inhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/turkmenistan-highway-project-funding-secured/
139441Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180330001000Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:22:12 GMT20180326092212Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:57:55 GMT201803271645755FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & FinanceWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comUganda bridge project -financing securedFinancing now looks set to be secured for a major bridge project for Uganda. A loan is being supplied by various European and Japanese banks will help pay for the new River Nile Bridge. In all the bridge project is costing US$125.7 million. The 525m-long by 23m-wide link is needed to replace the ageing xxx structure. After the new bridge opens to traffic, the old bridge will be decommissioned.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/uganda-bridge-project-financing-secured/
139442Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180330000900Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:26:42 GMT20180326092642Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:00:22 GMT201803271750022FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comNew bridge to connect Myanmar with ChinaA new bridge project will improve transport connections between China and Myanmar. The bridge will be located in Myanmar's Shan area, bordering with China's Yunnan Province. This will replace the existing bridge at Kunlong. The new bridge will measure 4.2km in length, spanning the Thanlwin River. This will form part of the route running through Theinni, Kunlong and Chinshwehaw and the project includes building 4km of connecting roads.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/new-bridge-to-connect-myanmar-with-china/
139446Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180330000800Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:49:34 GMT20180326094934Wed, 28 Mar 2018 08:50:51 GMT201803280885051FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comNew bridge connection planned for TaiwanWork looks set to start during 2018 on Taiwan's new Tamkang Bridge project. The construction is expected to cost in the order of US$429 million, with the work being carried out by the contractor, Kung Sing Engineering, with completion expected in 2020. The project has been split into three phases, constructing a road from the Port of Taipei, building the 920m-long bridge itself and a new road from the bridge to Bali. This last section of the project has already been completed however. Once the entirehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/new-bridge-connection-planned-for-taiwan/
139444Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180329001000Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:36:37 GMT20180326093637Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:36:37 GMT201803260993637FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comBidding strong for Slovenia tunnel projectBidding is strong for a project to build the new Karavanke tunnel in Slovenia, with the award due soon and construction expected to commence in 2018. So far nine bids have been received for the link, which lies close to Slovenia's border with Austria. A bid of €89.3 million has been made by the Turkish contractor Cengiz Insaat, while at the other end of the scale a bid of €140 million has come from a partnership of Slovenian firm Pomgrad and Swiss company Marti. A partnership comprising Implenia Österreichhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/bidding-strong-for-slovenia-tunnel-project/
139445Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180329000900Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:44:01 GMT20180326094401Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:44:01 GMT201803260994401FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comAwards for technology innovations at bauma 2019Online applications will open on April 3rd 2018 for the bauma 2019 technology awards. The awards are intended to highlight cutting-edge technology being developed in the construction machinery industry segment. The closing date for the award entries is September 5th, 2018, with the award ceremony being held at bauma 2019 in Munich. The bauma innovation award is being run for the 12 time already and addresses all bauma exhibitors as well as research institutes, universities, research companies and membershttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/events/news/awards-for-technology-innovations-at-bauma-2019/
139494Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180329000800Wed, 28 Mar 2018 08:53:00 GMT20180328085300Wed, 28 Mar 2018 08:53:00 GMT201803280885300FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018MarchNewsWH21 Events (Diary)on www.WorldHighways.comPPRS: smarter, more sophisticated asset management is neededHighway organisations around the world will need ever-more sophisticated frameworks to ensure their asset management is up-to-date and fit-for-purpose.
Jacques Tavernier, chairman of PPRS Nice 2018, and Claude van Rooten, president of PIARC, the World Road Association emphasised the point at at this week's Pavement Preservations and Recycling Summit.
A nation's roads are its first and most important main asset essential for a country's economic, social and environmental development, said van Rootehttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/events/news/pprs-smarter-more-sophisticated-asset-management-is-needed/
139492Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180328000900Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:56:47 GMT20180327165647Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:56:47 GMT201803271645647FalseSarah Biswell2018MarchNewsWH21 Events (Diary)on www.WorldHighways.comPiarcAmerican Association of State Highway and Transportation OfficialsDesign contract awarded for Indian bridge projectA major design contract has been awarded for a key bridge project in India. Consulting engineer COWI has been awarded the contract for the detailed design of the 10.3km Package 1 section of the new link. Meanwhile the Danish consultant Rambøll is to carry out work on the design for the 7.8km Package 2 section of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL). The Owner for MTHL is Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) The 22km link will be India's longest sea bridge and is expected to cost aroundhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/design-contract-awarded-for-indian-bridge-project/
139443Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180328000800Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:31:31 GMT20180326093131Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:48:31 GMT201803280994831FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comPPRS: come together for International Road Maintenance DayThe world's leading highway associations have launched International Road Maintenance Day to focus people everywhere on the protection of their local road networks. International Road Maintenance Day will take place on the first Thursday of every April, speakers said on day two of the Pavement Preservation and Recycling Summit (PPRS Nice 2018). The first event will take place on April 5, 2018. It will be one day per year to talk about the maintenance of our roads, said Juan Jose Potti, the president ofhttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/events/news/pprs-come-together-for-international-road-maintenance-day/
139493Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180328000800Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:02:44 GMT20180327170244Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:03:40 GMT201803271750340FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018MarchNewsWH21 Events (Diary)on www.WorldHighways.comPPRS: action needed now on US bridgesMore than 9% of major highway bridges in the US are rated structurally deficient and in need of urgent attention, according to Bud Wright, chief executive of AASHTO, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Action is needed now. In a recent infrastructure report, AASHTO reported that the US has just over 614,000 road bridges, 25% of which are 50 or more years older. Also, around 56,000 - 9.1% - of them are now structurally deficient. This is a shocking and growinghttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/events/news/pprs-action-needed-now-on-us-bridges/
139472Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:13:00 GMT20180327001300Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:41:31 GMT20180327144131Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:41:31 GMT201803271424131FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018MarchNewsWH21 Events (Diary)on www.WorldHighways.comPPRS: the positive side of structural failuresYou learn from your failures, not your successes. That was the overall message for delegates during the day-two morning session on the impact of engineering structural failures. These lessons are also too often painful, said Anne-Marie Leclerq, deputy minister for infrastructure within the ministry of transport for the Canadian province of Quebec. On September 30, 2006, a span of the six-lane Concorde Bridge in Laval, near Montreal, collapsed crushing to death five people and injuring six. Only recentlyhttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/events/news/pprs-the-positive-side-of-structural-failures/
139471Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:12:00 GMT20180327001200Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:22:56 GMT20180327142256Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:22:56 GMT201803271422256FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018MarchNewsWH21 Events (Diary)on www.WorldHighways.comVolvo CE's 3D parts printingVolvo CE says that it will utilise 3D parts printing technology to supply customers. The firm says that this will allow it to supply quality components quickly and at lower cost to customers. By using 3D parts printing the firm also says it will be able to carry out prototype testing of components more speedily than in the past. We are supporting customers through the life cycle of their equipment, said Jasenko Lagumdzija, anager of Business Support at Volvo CE. It's especially good for older machineshttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/engines-components-wearparts/news/volvo-ces-3d-parts-printing/
139459Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:11:00 GMT20180327001100Mon, 26 Mar 2018 14:55:58 GMT20180326145558Mon, 26 Mar 2018 14:55:58 GMT201803261425558FalseAbbie McdonnellWH7 Engines, Components & Wearparts2018MarchNewsVolvo CEon www.WorldHighways.comTurkey's latest landmark bridge securing fundingTurkey's programme of bridge and highway building looks set to continue with a funding package for the 1915 Canakkale Bridge and Highway project being found. The bridge will span the Dardanelles Straits and the funding package is worth US$2.83 billion. The financing will come in the shape of a loan has been secured by a group of 24 banks and institutions from 10 countries in all. The loan calls for a 15 year repayment period. The bridge will be a constructed by a consortium, Canakkale Otoyol.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/turkeys-latest-landmark-bridge-securing-funding/
139435Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180327001000Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:04:35 GMT20180323160435Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:04:35 GMT201803231640435FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comAustralia highway widening in VictoriaAustralia' Victoria State will see US$$548.5 million ($A711 million) being spent on widening and upgrading the Monash Freeway. This will be the second stage of the Monash Freeway upgrade project, building an additional two lanes. From Clyde to Cardinia, this will give three lanes in either direction while from Warrigal Road to the EastLink, this will deliver five lanes in either direction. The work will boost capacity and cut journey times at peak periods, further assisted by the use of sophisticatedhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/australia-highway-widening-in-victoria/
139437Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180327000900Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:09:50 GMT20180326090950Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:09:50 GMT201803260990950FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comQatar's massive transport infrastructure planQatar is planning a major programme of transport infrastructure development. Worth nearly US$6 billion, the plans will see just over half of the budget ($3.04 billion) being targeted at expressway construction. Meanwhile a further $2.5 billion will be used to improve Qatar's network of trunk roads and minor roads, as well as to construct new connections. The remaining portion of the budget will include paying for new minor bridge works, underpasses and overpasses.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/qatars-massive-transport-infrastructure-plan/
139439Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180327000800Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:16:15 GMT20180326091615Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:16:15 GMT201803260991615FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comPPRS in Nice: strategic but adaptable maintenance is essentialThe world is changing, mobility is changing and so roads must change and adapt for the future. With this brief statement, Jacques Tavernier opened the second Pavement Preservation and Recycling Summit today. At the same time there is a growing awareness of poor or non-existent maintenance for highways. The question for this conference is how to adapt road maintenance in the face of this challenge, said Tavernier, addressing the opening plenary session. More than 100 speakers will present their latesthttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/events/news/pprs-in-nice-strategic-but-adaptable-maintenance-is-essential/
139448Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:11:00 GMT20180326001100Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:19:17 GMT20180326121917Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:34:46 GMT2018032612123446FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018MarchNewsWH21 Events (Diary)on www.WorldHighways.comIndian highway deal awarded to engineering firmA new 8.76km expressway is being planned in Haryana, in India. This project will be built by Indian firm L&T. The project is costing US$161 million. The work will be carried out under the engineering, construction and procurement model and was awarded by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The route will feature four lanes in either direction and the work also includes building a bridge, five underpasses and facilities for buses.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/indian-highway-deal-awarded-to-engineering-firm/
139416Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180326001000Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:31:51 GMT20180323103151Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:31:51 GMT2018032310103151FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comUsers will drive investment policy, say keynote speakers at PPRS 2018The world's highway networks are facing a major paradigm shift from a past that was based on hardware, engineering, economic, analogue, vehicle and supply driven solutions to a future that will be based instead on software, social, environmental, digital, multi-modal demand-driven solutions. Think road users and the customers first if you want to help drive future road policy said Young Tae Kim, secretary general of the International Transport Forum (ITF), speaking at the opening ceremony of PPRS 2018http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/events/news/users-will-drive-investment-policy-say-keynote-speakers-at-pprs-2018/
139452Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180326001000Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:39:52 GMT20180326123952Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:39:52 GMT2018032612123952FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018MarchNewsWH21 Events (Diary)on www.WorldHighways.comColombia's longest bridge on track for completionColombia's longest bridge is on track for completion shortly. The 4.7km-long bridge provides a connection over the Cienaga de la Virgen wetland area. The new bridge forms part of the dual carriageway road link between Cartagena and Barranquilla. When complete, it will also be the third longest bridge in Latin America. The project has been complex due to the environmentally sensitive nature of the area where it is being built. To minimise impact the builders have used pre-fabricated components and assembledhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/colombias-longest-bridge-on-track-for-completion/
139433Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180326000900Fri, 23 Mar 2018 15:57:19 GMT20180323155719Fri, 23 Mar 2018 15:57:19 GMT201803231535719FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comIndonesia landmark Bulan Bridge projectPlans are being drawn up for the Bulan Bridge project for Indonesia. This 5.6km long bridge is expected to cost US$871 million to construct. Funding worth $31.6 million is being provided by the Chinese Government to help kickstart the project. Construction will be carried out by China Road and Bridge, which has signed agreements with the local authorities in Indonesia for the project. The work will also include building road links to the bridge. The structure will connect Kalimantan and Tarakan.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/indonesia-landmark-bulan-bridge-project/
139434Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180326000800Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:01:12 GMT20180323160112Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:01:12 GMT201803231640112FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchTypeNewson www.WorldHighways.comEcuador road repair programme establishedEcuador has plans for a programme of road repairs and improvements worth US$300 million. The work planned will include repairs to stretches of roads affected by roadslides and flooding. So far $40 million of repair works have been carried out. The programme has been set out by the Ministry of Transport and Public Works (MTOP).http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/ecuador-road-repair-programme-established/
139075Fri, 23 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180323001000Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:31:00 GMT20180315163100Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:31:00 GMT201803151643100FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2017MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comWacker's strong financial performance in 2017 showed growthOver the coming years, we want to rank among the top three providers of core products based on market share in the industry. We also aim to grow faster than the market. In the past year, we have proven that this is possible, said Lehner. Within the framework of the Strategy 2022 roadmap, the Group has set itself the goal of significantly exceeding the €2 billion revenue mark in the medium term and achieving an EBIT margin of over 11%. It aims to gradually reduce net working capital to below 30% ofhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/wackers-strong-financial-performance-in-2017-showed-growth/
139413Fri, 23 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180323000900Fri, 23 Mar 2018 09:15:00 GMT20180323091500Fri, 23 Mar 2018 09:15:00 GMT201803230991500FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comNew Philippines tolled expressway linkA major new tolled expressway project is now being planned in the Philippines. The proposed NLEx-Cavitex Port Expressway Link will provide a connection between the North Luzon Expressway and Manila-Cavite Expressway. The project to build the link is expected to cost US$1.73 billion, with work being carried out in three stages of 5.7km, 4.8km and 4.6km. One of the most expensive stretches will include a tunnel section. The project is being planned by the Metro Pacific group.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/new-philippines-tolled-expressway-link/
139415Fri, 23 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180323000800Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:27:50 GMT20180323102750Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:27:50 GMT2018032310102750FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comCôte d'Ivoire plans infrastructure developmentA massive programme for infrastructure development is being planned by Côte d'Ivoire in a bid to help continue the country's steady economic progress. The plans call for US$7.04 billion to be spent on developing infrastructure, with a strong focus on new and improved transport connections. Rural roads, trunk roads and highways are all being planned as well as new bridges. The programme includes the construction of 330km of highways as well as an improved road link with Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougouhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/cte-divoire-plans-infrastructure-development/
139021Thu, 22 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180322001000Wed, 14 Mar 2018 10:04:48 GMT20180314100448Wed, 14 Mar 2018 10:04:48 GMT2018031410100448FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comLagos state lights up with Low Energy DesignsNigeria's Lagos state government has outsourced around a third of its street lighting under a deal with UK manufacturer Low Energy Designs. A total of 10,000 LED Street lights are set to be installed in Lagos, Nigeria by a United Kingdom firm, Low Energy Designs. The Lagos State Government recently entered into a partnership with the UK Company. The partnership deal will see LED replace up to 10,000 lights over 300km of state roads within the next year at a cost of US$7 million, Nigeria's media reported.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/traffic-focus-highway-management/news/lagos-state-lights-up-with-low-energy-designs/
138900Thu, 22 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180322000900Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:16:45 GMT20180309101645Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:52:31 GMT201803141535231FalseAbbie McdonnellWH12 Traffic Focus & Highway Management2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comNew Brazil-Paraguay bridge being plannedPlans are being crawn up for a new bridge spanning the Paraguay River that will link Brazil with Paraguay. Final approvals for the project have still to be given. The bridge will connect Brazil's Matto Grosso do Sul State with Paraguay's Carmelo Peralta area. Once the 500m-long bridge is complete it will form part of a much wider transport link for a new highway connecting Brazil with Chilean ports and also running through Argentina and Paraguay. The bridge is costing US$61.4 million to build, with the fundhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/new-brazil-paraguay-bridge-being-planned/
139073Thu, 22 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180322000800Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:19:44 GMT20180315161944Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:19:44 GMT201803151641944FalseSarah BiswellWHWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comWork well underway on Colombian highway projectWork is well underway on Colombia's US$453.43 million Conexion Pacifico II highway project. The construction work for the 96.5km highway is around 33% complete at this stage. Work is also underway on the 2.5km-long twin tube Mulatos tunnel, with around 700m having been driven so far and this portion of the project is costing nearly $127 million. The new highway will reduce journey times between Colombia's Antioquia Department and the country's coffee producing regions, as well as to its port of Buenaventurahttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/work-well-underway-on-colombian-highway-project/
139001Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180321001000Tue, 13 Mar 2018 14:23:36 GMT20180313142336Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:47:35 GMT201803140994735FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comUruguay's project tender attracts interestInterest has been strong in the tender process for Uruguay's Road Corridor Number 5 project. The design, finance, build, operate (DFBO) contract is for a 188.4km section of highway, which includes a stretch of Ruta 14 as well as a section of Ruta 15. Bids have been received from Mota-Engil Peru and Consorcio Atlantico (made up of CVC, Serviam, Ebital and Rover Alcisa). They have also been received from the Sacyr Concesiones-Grinor consortium made up of Espina Obras Hidraulicas, Sociedad Anonima de Obras yhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/uruguays-project-tender-attracts-interest/
139019Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180321000900Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:49:47 GMT20180314094947Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:49:47 GMT201803140994947FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchAprilNewson www.WorldHighways.comParaguay's planned public works projectsParaguay is making progress with key public works projects as key contracts are now being awarded. Of prime importance is the contract for a stretch of the Corredor Bioceanico highway that will run across the country, which has been awarded to a consortium, Consorcio Corredor Vial Bioceanico. This 227km stretch of the bi-oceanic highway runs from Carmelo Peralta to Loma Plata and the deal was awarded by Paraguay's Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC). The consortium is made up of the firmshttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/paraguays-planned-public-works-projects/
139020Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180321000800Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:57:38 GMT20180314095738Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:57:38 GMT201803140995738FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comWork for Melbourne's major tunnel project restartsConstruction work is restarting on Melbourne's West Gate tunnel project. Construction of the tolled tunnel link is costing US$5.2 billion (A$6.7 billion). The project is controversial and has met with considerable political opposition in Australia. Those against the link say that building a second river crossing is not necessary and that it will merely increase travel costs for drivers as it will be tolled. However those in favour of the link say that it is required due to the heavy traffic congestion. Ahttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/work-for-melbournes-major-tunnel-project-restarts/
138935Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180320001000Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:42:43 GMT20180312114243Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:42:43 GMT2018031211114243FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comSouth Africa road repair deals for contractorsA series of road repair contracts are being carried out now in South Africa. Bakwena, a road construction and maintenance firm, is maintaining and upgrading road infrastructure along the 385km of the N1N4 in a deal worth US$84.6 million. Meanwhile the contractor Raubex Construction is working on a $49.22 million project for a new link between the M17 and R512 routes. In addition, Raubex Construction is carrying out $4.65 million of improvement works on the R511 interchange. Resurfacing of a stretch of thehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/south-africa-road-repair-deals-for-contractors/
139000Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180320000900Tue, 13 Mar 2018 14:18:45 GMT20180313141845Tue, 13 Mar 2018 14:18:45 GMT201803131421845FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comRaubex Chile-Argentina tunnel project attracts interestInterest is strong in the project to build a new tunnel connecting Argentina and Chile. In all 26 firms have entered into the bidding process, joining together to comprise 10 consortia. The project is likely to cost US$1.5 billion, with much of the necessary financing being supplied by the IADB. The consortia include: Astaldi, FCC and Rivas; CCCC and JCR; China Railway Construction and Panedile; Dragados, Techint and Besalco; OHL, Condotte and Rovella; Power China and Sacde; Sacyr Construccion, SKhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/chile-argentina-tunnel-project-attracts-interest/
138936Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180320000900Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:47:38 GMT20180312114738Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:47:38 GMT2018031211114738FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comEuropean equipment sales up 15% in 2017, according to the CECEEuropean construction sales grew by 15% in 2017, according to the Annual Economic Report 2018* from the CECE - Committee for European Construction Equipment.
After a very strong first quarter, growth slowed down in the second quarter, before taking off again in Q3 and Q4. Current levels of sales are on par with the levels seen in 2006 and 2008, but the industry is still 20% below the 2007 peak.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/european-equipment-sales-up-15-in-2017-according-to-the-cece/
139106Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:12:00 GMT20180319001200Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:56:34 GMT20180316165634Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:56:34 GMT201803161645634FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comCECEVietnam's key highway project feasibility studyThe feasibility study is being handled for a stretch of Vietnam's North-South highway project. The project is likely to cost US$5.22 billion, of which $2.8 billion will be provided by private funding sources, with the remainder coming from the Vietnamese Government's sources. The project is being overseen by Vietnam's Ministry of Transport. Vietnam's Department of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects has urged the bodies involved with eight PPP sub-projects to complete feasibility studies for thesehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/vietnams-key-highway-project-feasibility-study/
138906Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180319001000Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:54:17 GMT20180309105417Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:54:17 GMT2018030910105417FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comFuture road safety progress may be slowFuture progress on road safety could be slower than hoped, according to the European Transport Safety Commission (ETSC). It warns that the high profile development of autonomous vehicles could restrain moves to improve road safety around the world. With road deaths killing up to 1.25 million people/year, lowering the casualty rate is seen as a priority. But a much sharper awareness of how to reduce the number of deaths and injuries is required.http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/future-road-safety-progress-may-be-slow/
138904Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180319000900Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:46:51 GMT20180309104651Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:46:51 GMT2018030910104651FalseSarah Biswell2018MarchWH22 GeneralNewson www.WorldHighways.comEuropean Transport Safety CommissionArmenia's road safety problem is criticalArmenia is facing a crisis in road safety, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The rate of road traffic fatalities in Armenia is 18.3/100,000 population according to the WHO 2015 Global Status Report on Road Safety. This is the highest rate in any Eastern European or Caucasus country, and costs an estimated 4.62% of GDP/year.
Establishing partnerships with local authorities is a vital step towards improving road safety, saving lives and developing the economy. EASST partner Poghos Shahinyan,http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/armenias-road-safety-problem-is-critical/
138908Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180319000800Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:04:16 GMT20180309110416Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:04:16 GMT2018030911110416FalseSarah Biswell2018MarchWH22 GeneralNewson www.WorldHighways.comWorld Health OrganisationMalawian city Zomba gets solar street lightsZomba has become the first city in Malawi to install solar powered street lights, according to local media. The 261 solar powered street lights are going to cover the city's boundary along the M3 road for around 7km. City authorities said they have responded to concerns about the possibility of poor lighting from the solar luminaries during the rainy season which can be long with continuous heavy cloud. The move is part of a strategy to reduce dependency on hydropower which is in short supply and can behttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/traffic-focus-highway-management/news/malawian-city-zomba-gets-solar-street-lights/
138902Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180316001000Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:31:42 GMT20180309103142Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:31:42 GMT2018030910103142FalseAbbie McdonnellWH12 Traffic Focus & Highway Management2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comChina's smart new highway being developedA new intelligent highway stretch is being constructed in China's Zhejiang Province. The road will feature three lanes in either direction and will be 161km in length, with advanced features including mobile charging systems for Evs. The project is being planned by the Department of Transportation of Zhejiang Province and will connect Ningbo with Hangzhou, with construction starting in 2018 and due for completion in 2022. The EV charging systems will use a combination of technologies including solar power ahttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/chinas-smart-new-highway-being-developed/
138903Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180316000900Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:36:28 GMT20180309103628Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:36:28 GMT2018030910103628FalseAbbie McdonnellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comFIEC calls for transport spending in EuropeThe European contracting association, the FIEC, is calling for greater spending levels on transport infrastructure across the EU. According to the FIEC, better transport will benefit Europe's citizens as well as economic development. As a result, the FIEC is advocating for more EU funds for transport in the next Multi-Annual Financial Framework. Together with a number of other organisations involved in transport matters, the FIEC believes that investing in transport, and in particular in the Trans-Europeanhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/fiec-calls-for-transport-spending-in-europe/
138905Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180316000800Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:49:46 GMT20180309104946Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:49:46 GMT2018030910104946FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comCofiroute USA to provide toll services for Texas regional authoritiesThe Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) and North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority have selected Cofiroute USA (Cofiroute), a Vinci Highways subsidiary, to deliver toll services that will help them provide a better service for drivers. The five-year contract represents an annual volume of approximately 23 million transactions. Under the agreement, Cofiroute will provide pay by mail processing, collections and customer services on five motorways and expressways in Austin and Tyler. It ahttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/traffic-focus-highway-management/news/cofiroute-usa-to-provide-toll-services-for-texas-regional-authorities/
139091Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:06:00 GMT20180316000600Fri, 16 Mar 2018 11:56:39 GMT20180316115639Wed, 21 Mar 2018 07:44:43 GMT201803210774443FalseAbbie McdonnellWH12 Traffic Focus & Highway ManagementNewsVietnam considering major new tunnel and highway projectsVietnam's Quang Ninh Province is setting out plans for major infrastructure projects. One project will be for a new tunnel link running under Cua Luc Bay, while the road projects are for the Ha Long-Cam Pha coastal route and the Van Don-Mong Cai Highway.
Construction of the 1.3km undersea tunnel project in Ha Long city is now subject to a feasibility study. Construction is expected to commence in 2019.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/vietnam-considering-major-new-tunnel-and-highway-projects/
138898Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180315000900Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:10:05 GMT20180309101005Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:10:05 GMT2018030910101005FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comMoscow ring road faces delaysWork on sections of Moscow's new Central Ring Road (CRR) project now looks to face delays. Construction of the first and fifth sections of the ring road is being held back due to the need to relocate a large number of gas pipes and electricity lines, as well as other utilities.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/moscow-ring-road-faces-delays/
138901Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180315000900Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:20:11 GMT20180309102011Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:20:11 GMT2018030910102011FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comDeutz bullish with strong resultsGerman engine maker Deutz reports a strong financial performance for 2017, with a marked increase in new orders, revenue and operating profits. With a view to the future, the firm is also positioning itself as a leader for innovative drive systems for off-highway applications.
The firm's new orders amounted to €1,556.5 million, up by 23.4% on the prior-year figure of €1,261.4 million. All of the major application segments, including the service business, registered an increase in new orders. Almost 162,000http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/deutz-bullish-with-strong-results/
139035Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180315000800Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:56:37 GMT20180314155637Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:56:37 GMT201803141535637FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewsDeutzon www.WorldHighways.comHighway work planned for China's Heilongjiang provinceFour new highway links are being planned for China's Heilongjiang Province. Building the four highways is expected to cost US$2.84 billion, with the work being carried out in 2018. In all the road network in Heilongjiang Province will benefit from work to 61 highway sections, totalling some 2,864km. In addition, 66 existing routes will be upgraded, including a 71km stretch of the expressway connecting Harbin with capital Beijing, which will be widened from two lanes in either direction at present, to four lhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/highway-work-planned-for-chinas-heilongjiang-province/
138892Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180314001000Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:43:34 GMT20180309094334Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:43:34 GMT201803090994334FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comKenya's international airport link now more costlyDissatisfaction has been expressed in Kenya over the increased cost for the highway upgrade connecting capital Nairobi with its international airport. The new highway link will cost nearly US$584 million, instead of the $376 million originally anticipated. The link has had to be redesigned and will now feature a number of flyover sections and underpasses instead of being elevated for the entire 43.5km stretch between the airport and Rironi. The new highway section will be tolled and will connect Jomo Kenyathttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/kenyas-international-airport-link-now-more-costly/
138896Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180314000800Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:01:34 GMT20180309100134Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:01:34 GMT2018030910100134FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comIndonesia toll road projects face construction delaysThe collapse of an elevated toll road section in Indonesia has triggered delays to ongoing projects for new links. A stretch of the Bekasi-Cawang-Kampung Melayu (Becakayu) toll road section in East Jakarta collapsed. As a result, work on a series of elevated highway projects has been halted.
The projects are the Cimanggis-Cibitung toll road, Ciawi-Sukabumi toll road, Cibitung-Cilincing toll road, Jakarta toll road, Kayu Agung-Palembang-Betung toll road, Krian-Legundi-Bunder-Manyar toll road, Pasuruan-Probohttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/indonesia-toll-road-projects-face-construction-delays/
138894Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT20180314000000Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:50:21 GMT20180309095021Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:50:21 GMT201803090995021FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comIndia highway link opens to trafficA new stretch of highway is now opening to traffic in India. The 80km stretch of highway runs between Kundli and through Manesar to Palwal. Called the KMP Expressway, the route has had something of a checkered history and has been completed somewhat later than originally intended. The concession was originally awarded in 2006 and the road should have been completed in 2009, according to the planned timeline.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/india-highway-link-opens-to-traffic/
138760Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180313000900Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:24:49 GMT20180306162449Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:24:49 GMT201803061642449FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comChile's Chacao Bridge under constructionConstruction work on Chile's Chacao Bridge project is now underway. The 2.75km suspension bridge will connect the Chilean mainland with Chiloe Island. The bridge structure has been designed to flex so that It can cope with severe earthquakes, which present a risk in the area. The project is costing US$700 million to carry out with South Korean company Hyundai heading the construction. Building the link should take around five years with its completion set for 2023, although the work could be finished earliehttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/chiles-chacao-bridge-under-construction/
138759Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180313000900Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:18:09 GMT20180306161809Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:18:09 GMT201803061641809FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewsHyundaion www.WorldHighways.comChilean GovernmentTanzania's capital seeing road upgradeA key road upgrade in Tanzania's capital, Dar es Salaam, is intended to cut peak time congestion. The 4.3km road section of Bagamoyo Road from Morocco Juntion to Mwenge Junction will be widened to a four lane dual carriageway. The project is being part funded by the Japanese Government, which has contributed US$34.3 million for the work.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/tanzanias-capital-seeing-road-upgrade/
138761Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180313000800Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:35:54 GMT20180306163554Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:35:54 GMT201803061643554FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comAmmann sets up partnership for digital construction futureAmman has teamed up with an Austrian firm to develop digital construction solutions. The Austrian construction process specialist hiQ solutions and the Ammann Group's Digital Products team have established Q Point, which will provide an independent, open digital platform for the construction industry. The new firm, Q Point, is intended to increase construction efficiency and quality, while also cutting costs.
The plan is to establish an open, manufacturer-independent platform that has open standards. Thishttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/measurement-survey-design-software/news/ammann-sets-up-partnership-for-digital-construction-future/
138927Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:12:00 GMT20180312001200Mon, 12 Mar 2018 09:51:26 GMT20180312095126Mon, 12 Mar 2018 09:51:26 GMT201803120995126FalseSarah Biswell2018MarchNewsWH1 Measurement, Survey, Design & SoftwareAmmann on www.WorldHighways.comTexas State Highway and Interstate rebuild planMajor road improvement work is now being scheduled in Texas, for key sections of State Highway 67 and Interstate 35E. A budget of US$666 million has been set for the work. The work will form part of the new Southern Gateway project, due for completion towards the end of 2021.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/texas-state-highway-and-interstate-rebuild-plan/
138756Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180312001000Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:50:49 GMT20180306155049Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:50:49 GMT201803061535049FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comCzech Republic: bad bridges reportThe Czech government's road and motorway directorate RSD has reported that thousands of bridges in the country are in a critical state.
Nearly 10% or the 5,000 motorway or first-class road bridges are in bad, very bad or emergency condition. The same applies to almost 3,000 bridges on second- and third-class roads.
RSD has allocated around €69 million for repairs of bridges at main roads and motorways this yearhttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/czech-republic-bad-bridges-report/
138757Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180312000900Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:56:25 GMT20180306155625Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:56:25 GMT201803061535625FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comPolish projects to get Cohesion Fund cashAlmost €790 million will be allocated from the Cohesion Fund for three road projects which improve the country's communication with Germany and other Western and Eastern European countries.
Around €270 million will be for the Garwolin-to-Kurow S17 dual carriageway, another €125 million to build a stretch of the S6 dual carriageway between Goleniow and Kielp and €390 million for the S2 on the outskirts of Warsaw.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/polish-projects-to-get-cohesion-fund-cash/
138758Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180312000800Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:12:08 GMT20180306161208Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:12:08 GMT201803061641208FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comEuropean CommissionEuropean UnionPPRS in Nice a focus on maintenance initiatives, says Eiffage chiefRoad transport is an essential element of the mobility of people and the transport of goods. Thus, maintaining the road infrastructures in good condition and constantly adapting them to the needs of the public and businesses has become an imperative. The upkeep and modernisation of road networks is an important part of Eiffage Group's business in France and abroad, says Benoît de Ruffray, chief executive of Eiffage. In recent years, we have witnessed a significant reduction in road maintenance budgets ashttp://www.worldhighways.com/sections/events/news/pprs-in-nice-a-focus-on-maintenance-initiatives-says-eiffage-chief/
138893Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:07:00 GMT20180312000700Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:48:01 GMT20180309094801Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:58:56 GMT201803090995856FalseAbbie Mcdonnell2018MarchNewsWH21 Events (Diary)on www.WorldHighways.comEiffageMississippi road rebuild contract for Michael BakerMichael Baker International has established a partnership with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to rebuilt a 13km stretch of US Route 49 in the Jackson area. The firm won the US$19.3 million Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) contract in late 2017. Under the terms of the deal, the firm will prioritise safety, communication and efficiency to complete the project.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/mississippi-road-rebuild-contract-for-michael-baker/
138751Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180309001000Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:12:00 GMT20180306151200Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:12:00 GMT201803061531200FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2017MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comMississippi Department of TransportationJohannesburg roads require repairs and updatesSouth African city Johannesburg has a desperate need for road repairs and upgrades. Around US$1.1 billion of road repairs such as pothole filling or resurfacing work is required to bring the network back up to scratch.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/johannesburg-roads-require-repairs-and-updates/
138752Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180309000900Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:18:02 GMT20180306151802Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:33:40 GMT201803061643340FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comChamplain Bridge set to open by end of year, says SNC-LavalinThe replacement Champlain Bridge in Montreal will open on schedule at the end of the year, according to the SNC-Lavalin-led consortium heading the project.
Cost of the entire corridor project is set at US$3.3 billion of which around $1.8 billion is for construction of the bridge, approach roads and highway adjustments.
Failure to open the bridge to vehicular traffic on time means the consortium faces stiff fines, according to media reports: around $77,500 a day for the first seven days followed by $31http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/champlain-bridge-set-to-open-by-end-of-year-says-snc-lavalin/
138753Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180309000900Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:25:06 GMT20180306152506Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:25:06 GMT201803061532506FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewsACSon www.WorldHighways.comDragadosFlatiron Construction CorpMichigan State road development budgetMichigan Senate in the US is increasing its 2018 road upgrade budget by US$175 million. This comes in addition to the $600 million already budgeted for road upgrade works. Michigan has already set a road improvement budget for the 2019 fiscal year of $750 million. In addition the state has budgeted for a further $1.2 billion/year for roads in the future. This will be made available in 2021.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/michigan-state-road-development-budget/
138755Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180309000800Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:43:20 GMT20180306154320Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:43:20 GMT201803061534320FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comUK construction machine sales strong says CEAAccording to the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), UK exports of construction and earthmoving equipment remain healthy. The figures show that sales continued on a strong upward trend in the last quarter of 2017, showing growth for the fifth consecutive quarter. Machine exports in Q4 2017 showed an 8% increase on Q3 levels, at £780 million; the highest for over three years. A strong finish to 2017 resulted in total exports showing a 22.7% increase on 2016 levels at £2.9 billion. UK equipmenthttp://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/uk-construction-machine-sales-strong-says-cea/
138897Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:07:00 GMT20180309000700Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:05:59 GMT20180309100559Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:12:51 GMT2018030910101251FalseAbbie McdonnellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comConstruction Equipment AssociationSerbia to tender for Nis-Pristina motorway by end of 2018The first tender for construction of the Nis-Pristina motorway could be called by the end of his year, according to Zorana Mihajlovic, Serbia's minister of construction.
Value of the first phase of the project is estimated at €240 million. Around 20% of the amount will be financed from aid, while the remainder will be secured by the EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) and the EIB (European Investment Bank).http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/serbia-to-tender-for-nis-pristina-motorway-by-end-of-2018/
138739Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180308001000Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:40:02 GMT20180306124002Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:40:02 GMT2018030612124002FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comEuropean Investment BankEuropean Bank for Reconstruction and DevelopmentNicaragua road widenging and repair budgetsNicaragua's capital Managua is to benefit from a project to widen and upgrade the Pista Juan Pablo II road. Funding is being provide from a number of sources. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing US$136 million while the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) is providing $105.5 million. The council of Managua meanwhile will provide $33.4 million. The work will see upgrades to 9.55km of the route, which also includes building new flyover sections.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/auctions-equipment-supply-servicing-finance/news/nicaragua-road-widenging-and-repair-budgets/
138741Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180308000900Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:49:18 GMT20180306124918Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:49:18 GMT2018030612124918FalseSarah BiswellWH8 Equipment Supply, Auctions, Servicing & Finance2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comCentral American Bank for Economic IntegrationEuropean Investment BankGermany plans replacement for A40 Neuenkamp Duisburg BridgeGermany's motorway authority has unveiled plans for an 802m cable stayed replacement bridge taking the A40 over the Rhine River near Duisburg.
The state owned authority Deges - Deutsche Einheit Fernstraßenplanungs- und -bau - will oversee the project that includes an eight-lane expansion of the A40, all in the industrial Rhur region.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/germany-plans-replacement-for-a40-neuenkamp-duisburg-bridge/
138749Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMT20180308000800Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:00:38 GMT20180306150038Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:23:53 GMT201803061532353FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comIndonesia toll road being evaluatedA proposed toll road project for the Indonesian island of Java is now being evaluated. The feasibility study for the project is being carried out by the Priority Infrastructure Preparation Committee (KPPIP). The US$887.3 million project is for the Bawen to Yongjakarta toll road link, running roughly north to south across Central Java. The 71km route has been proposed by Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works and Housing Committee. The route will feature an elevated section.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/indonesia-toll-road-being-evaluated/
138668Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT20180307001000Thu, 01 Mar 2018 12:16:17 GMT20180301121617Thu, 01 Mar 2018 12:16:17 GMT2018030112121617FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewson www.WorldHighways.comNew highway project in Rajasthan, IndiaWork is starting shortly on the construction of a new highway in India's Rajasthan State. The highway project will be carried out by the contractor GHV (India) and the package of works was awarded by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The work involves building a stretch of the NH-925A route that runs from Gagaria to Baori Kalan and on to Serwa-Bakhasar. This 197km section of NH-925A will form part of the highway from Sata to Gandhav, with the work costing close to US$175 million.http://www.worldhighways.com/categories/road-highway-structures/news/new-highway-project-in-rajasthan-india/
138670Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:09:00 GMT20180307000900Thu, 01 Mar 2018 12:21:15 GMT20180301122115Thu, 01 Mar 2018 12:21:15 GMT2018030112122115FalseSarah BiswellWH10 Road & Highway Structures2018MarchNewsNational Highways Authority of Indiaon www.WorldHighways.com